Does that matter? There has to be a first time for everyone. After all, Ms. Hillary never held any elected office and you don't hear a peep from the press about that.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. We are insane when it comes to electing our public officials. If we want new results, we need new people!
I can understand running for City Council or a County Office without experience. US Senate is a bit lofty for a first run. Even for Hillary.