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There is no doubt about Hillary Clinton running for president in 2016, at least according to a new report today from Politico.

Citing sources close to Clinton and her election team, Politico reports that the former First Lady and Secretary of State is going to officially announce her 2016 campaign in April, just after the end of 2015's first quarter. Her first fundraising report is expected to be a "blockbuster."

Sources also told Politico that every major campaign position for Clinton has been filled, with the exception of communications director.

According to the report, Bill Clinton is already deeply involved in the campaign. He was able to get a "heads-up" from George H.W. Bush ahead of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's announcement in December that he was going to "actively explore" a campaign himself. Clinton apparently considers Jeb Bush a "real threat" to Hillary's presidential prospects.

Bill Clinton also sees New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as "probably just a sideshow."

Hillary Clinton's camp is also reportedly already exploring potential Vice Presidential candidates, including Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, and Julian Castro, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

The New York Daily News pointed out that Politico's report is almost eight years to the day from Clinton's announcement in January 2007 that she would run for president in 2008.

ABC News noted that Clinton has been keeping a low profile in recent weeks after a "rocky book rollout" and over the summer and several hiccups during the midterm campaign season. Some see her as "politically rusty", according to ABC's report, which suggests that staying out of the spotlight now helps lower Clinton's chances of making mistakes that will stay with her throughout the campaign.

ABC also points out that Clinton doesn't have to worry about making a name for herself, so she can enjoy some leisure time to spend with family prepare for her upcoming campaign.

"Part of doing something right is ... taking the time to balance the advice she is getting with her own thoughts," one unnamed adviser told Politico. "She's in no rush. People have been putting a red 'X' on the calendar for a long time, but that isn't necessarily happening internally."

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Hillary Clinton 2016 presidential campaign '100 percent' likely: report