Obama On Hillary Vs. Biden: 'Not A Chance I'm Going There'

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM

DANIEL STRAUSS – DECEMBER 5, 2013, 7:04 PM EST

President Barack Obama on Thursday refused to speculate which Democratic colleague, Vice President Joe Biden or Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, would make a better candidate in 2016.

Asked to compare and contrast the two in an interview that aired Thursday night with MSNBC Hardball's Chris Matthews, Obama said "not a chance am I goin' there."

"Here's what I'll say. Both Hillary and Joe-- would make outstanding presidents-- and possess the qualities that are needed-- to be-- outstanding presidents," Obama said according to a transcript of the interview. "They-- I think Joe Biden will go down in history as one of the best vice presidents-- ever. And he has been with me, at my side, in every tough decision that I've made from-- goin' after Bin Laden to-- dealin' with the health care issues to, you name it, he's been there."

"Hillary, I think will go down in history as one of the finest secretaries of state we've ever had," Obama continued. "And helped to transition us away from a deep hole that we were in when-- I first came into office-- around the world. And to rebuild confidence and trust in the United States. And they've got they've got different strengths, but both of them would-- would be outstanding. I'd say that the most important qualities- of any president (and I'm not necessarily saying I have these qualities, 'cause I'm speakin' historically)-- I think has to do wit more than anything a sense of connection with the American people."

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[Thinkingabout]

1. That is a hard question, like asking a parent who loves their children to choose.

[Nanjing to Seoul]

2. Vanilla or French Vanilla. Which tastes better?

What a leading question. Good reply, Mr. President.

[Beacool]

3. Wise man.

You couldn't pay him enough to answer that question.

[alcibiades_mystery]

4. President Obama

Not President Hillary Clinton. Not yet, anyway. But two-term President Obama.

[joshcryer]

10. Not money, no.

But a speech...

And boy did Bill deliver: http://www.thewire.com/politics/2012/09/what-bill-clinton-said-vs-what-he-wrote/56562/

[davidpdx]

5. That's a solid answer

He should stay above the fray until after the primary season. Then whomever is the nominee he can back 100%.

[tavernier]

6. Mr. President

Which of your two daughters do you love the best?



That wasn't a Hardball question; that was an Oddball question.

But thanks, Chris, for allowing him the time to expound on the virtues of both.

[Pterodactyl]

7. Biden would clean Clinton's clock.

[reddread]

8. He would be lucky to get that kind of job

He is a loser and a scumbag who gave us Clarence Thomas. She has more negative baggage than anyone in the history of mankind.
And these will be the "choices" we are given.
Coke or Pepsi?
Now with more cancer causing ingredients and war on the poor and oppressed flavor added.

[Pterodactyl]

12. Biden may be a loser, but I think calling him a scumbag is a bit much.

Maybe a dipshit. But let's not go overboard here.

[demwing]

16. I hope I can someday achieve the loser status of Joe Biden

Sometimes DU makes my feelgoods all sad.

[hrmjustin]

11. Doubt it but he is a good man.

[Beacool]

13. Seriously???

[Pterodactyl]

14. Yes, seriously. Why not?

[Beacool]

15. Biden is a nice, decent man, but he would not win against Hillary.

Only Biden and those close around him think that he has a chance (and that would be without Hillary in the mix). He already tried twice with miserable results. In 2008 he couldn't even get 1% of votes and dropped out very early on. Besides, he would probably not run if Hillary runs. They wouldn't be pitted against each other. On the other hand, if she does not run, then it'll be a free for all.

[marshall]

9. He's already made a choice in the matter when he selected his running mate

Presumably he chose the partner he thought would be most suitable for the job if something happened to him. Something could have happened in the last six years to alter his opinion, but he is very wise to stand back and wait until there is only one left standing. That crucible will make the winner an even stronger contender.