Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Sunday, April 28, 2024 76° Today's Paper


Top News

Biden says he wouldn’t have stepped in for Hillary Clinton

1/1
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Vice President Joe Biden said during an interview with Snapchat’s Good Luck America that he’s uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but he indicated he’s looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party.

WASHINGTON >> Former Vice President Joe Biden says he wouldn’t have agreed to replace Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential nominee under any circumstances.

Biden tells NBC’s “Today” show he had decided not to run last year, and says, “I would have never done that.”

He was asked about former Democratic National Committee chair Donna Brazile’s book, which says she considered replacing Clinton with Biden because of health concerns. Biden says, “I wouldn’t have taken” Clinton’s place as the party’s standard-bearer.

Biden says he was for Clinton, but that he worried about her prospects. He says not long before the election, “It hit me like a ton of bricks, there was no discussion of Issues” in her campaign.

Biden also said once again that he hasn’t decided about running in 2020.

By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.