Republicans could hardly contain their excitement after Hillary Clinton said she plans to get involved in the 2018 midterm contests, which Republicans see as a chance to contrast themselves once more with Clinton, the two-time failed Democratic presidential candidate.

“Hillary Clinton is a face that Republicans would love to have out there as much as possible and Democrats want to see as little as possible,” said Doug Heye, a former Republican National Committee communications director. “Hillary Clinton was and is a divisive figure in the party.”