1. "She was a district attorney of one the biggest, richest states in the US" In response to In response to 0
Also one of the most influential. She actually has connections that span demographic groups, including high-level cops and state troopers, and probably beyond. She might be able to swing some of the cops to her side. Probably has major connections in Hollywood.
She's also somewhat of a fresh face like Obama was, since most people outside of CA just learned of her a year or two ago. She doesn't have baggage like Clinton did.