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(30,439 posts) Thu Apr 7, 2016, 03:10 PM Apr 2016

White House: Clinton qualified to be president [View all]

Source: The Hill

The White House on Thursday said Hillary Clinton is qualified to serve as president, rebutting comments from her Democratic primary opponent, Bernie Sanders.

“The president has said that Secretary Clinton comes into this race with more experience than any other non-vice president in recent campaign history,” White House spokesman Eric Schultz told reporters aboard Air Force One.

Schultz added the president was “fortunate” enough to have Clinton as his secretary of State for four years, when they “worked together on complicated, on complex issues.”

The White House came to Clinton’s defense after Sanders said his rival was unqualified to serve as president.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/275513-white-house-clinton-qualified-to-be-president

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White House: Clinton qualified to be president [View all] Cali_Democrat Apr 2016 OP

well, I'm glad that's all cleared up! Javaman Apr 2016 #1

yeah...real game changer there. nt navarth Apr 2016 #5

irony ... she said he wasn't and now he had to save her ass. roguevalley Apr 2016 #36

i know... Javaman Apr 2016 #37

Republicans are adding up the results. DhhD Apr 2016 #40

That's some unsolicited ass saving! beastie boy Apr 2016 #44

So What If She Has Been Wrong Consistently - Right? scottie55 Apr 2016 #81

Hmmm... POTUS or Scottie55? Who has better judgement on the subject? beastie boy Apr 2016 #88

He said it better: "Doing stupid shit isn't a foreign policy. " leveymg Apr 2016 #104

That was late Obama describing his foreign policy. beastie boy Apr 2016 #111

All Schultz cited was "experience" Scootaloo Apr 2016 #106

Scottie55 passed a judgement. So did Obama. beastie boy Apr 2016 #112

It's not a matter of informations, but a matter of politics Scootaloo Apr 2016 #113

If that were the case, would he go this far in praising Hillary" beastie boy Apr 2016 #114

+1 daleanime Apr 2016 #70

LOL florida08 Apr 2016 #90

Yeah, as much as I'd rather Obama stay out of the primary race... Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #2

And how can one Big Friend of the Banking Class not approve of another? n/t truedelphi Apr 2016 #10

+1 ejbr Apr 2016 #59

Well, Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #87

Its called One Corporatist President to one Corporatist Presidential Candidate. INdemo Apr 2016 #94

Maybe WH could add that Sanders is qualified, also? oldandhappy Apr 2016 #3

Yes john978 Apr 2016 #9

I can understand your disgust, but I really hope you were not surprised. truedelphi Apr 2016 #60

Honestly it doesn't mean shit dorkzilla Apr 2016 #68

Then Bernie was really in deep rock Apr 2016 #80

Which Is Why Bernie's Comment Was Stupid and Over the Top TomCADem Apr 2016 #97

That Sanders and his fan meme is so boring riversedge Apr 2016 #102

Are we having fun yet? Gregorian Apr 2016 #4

Just getting started. nt Cali_Democrat Apr 2016 #7

Just getting started. AlbertCat Apr 2016 #62

Like I couldn't have guessed...and Obama was a one term Senator. Let's see Bernie 25yrs hmmm bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #6

It's a nitpick, but it's just ten years Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #8

Okay but he was in government for 25years...and Obama.....not bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #12

I'm not sure Obama fully realizes the experience versus judgment context. Gregorian Apr 2016 #11

So true, Gregorian! :) kadaholo Apr 2016 #16

Looks like Obama just found Brnie's moral compass lying in the mud. beastie boy Apr 2016 #48

was that some kind of Haiku? AlbertCat Apr 2016 #64

A Haiku in progress beastie boy Apr 2016 #79

You have to be "in government" to decide if someone is qualified to be president? Democat Apr 2016 #27

One imagines Strom Thurmond would agree with your premise. LanternWaste Apr 2016 #33

Obama was in government for longer La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2016 #71

Whoa. I can't believe you'd denigrate a "one term Senator" who went on to become PRESIDENT. pnwmom Apr 2016 #82

The very fact that the question was asked and the President defends Hillary's qualification raindaddy Apr 2016 #13

Do you really believe that Sanders is responsible for Sandy Hook? RoccoR5955 Apr 2016 #17

You completely missed the point... raindaddy Apr 2016 #46

Bernie's accusation wasn't legitimate. He blew his top because of a false headline. pnwmom Apr 2016 #83

Excellent. Thanks for posting. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #14

George Bush was qualified to be president. Gregorian Apr 2016 #15

So are about 100,000,000 other people. n/t RoccoR5955 Apr 2016 #18

Hate to say this, but after W... KansDem Apr 2016 #22

This is like when Bill Clinton had to hold an "I am relevant" press conference. closeupready Apr 2016 #19

Kind of weak and feeble to have the WH have to say you are qualified. oldandhappy Apr 2016 #20

Not quite as feeble as your opponent proclaiming you are not qualified. beastie boy Apr 2016 #49

You think Hillary is ugly? SammyWinstonJack Apr 2016 #63

I'm waiting for Bernie to insist that Hillary denounce Chelsea leftofcool Apr 2016 #110

In America, anybody can be president.... Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #21

Both Democratic candidates are more than qualified Democat Apr 2016 #23

I disagree. Hillary's recent statements such as her failure to affirm that Bernie is a Democrat JDPriestly Apr 2016 #24

Using your own logic, Sanders is not qualified either - but you are wrong Democat Apr 2016 #34

Well played, sir Stuckinthebush Apr 2016 #39

Sanders' statement was in response to Hillary's unwillingness to affirm that he is qualified JDPriestly Apr 2016 #41

See this post. JDPriestly Apr 2016 #72

Clinton "qualified", but hardly excellent earthmanneil Apr 2016 #86

By that measure, Bernie is not qualified either beastie boy Apr 2016 #51

If you read his book, Outsider in the White House, you realize just how much of a Democrat JDPriestly Apr 2016 #69

Wait a minute, I am using your logic here. beastie boy Apr 2016 #77

Bernie isn't a Democrat, he just plays one on tv. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #53

And does a vastly bettr job of it than most Democrats Scootaloo Apr 2016 #107

Social graces? lark Apr 2016 #74

Did you see this? It's what started this controversy. JDPriestly Apr 2016 #75

Yeah, it's weird seeing the 2 headlines juxtaposed like that. lark Apr 2016 #91

Hillary is not qualified by temperament to take the flak that the president has to take. JDPriestly Apr 2016 #78

Totally agree that Bernie is the best candidate by FAR. lark Apr 2016 #92

voting for iraq war for political gain qualifies you for presidency? captainarizona Apr 2016 #25

Makes it all better does it? rofl nt revbones Apr 2016 #26

What a massive unforced error by Sanders. Bleacher Creature Apr 2016 #28

Of course she's qualified. And she's the best choice for the POTUS. n/t Lil Missy Apr 2016 #29

She can play the liberal part just like you did Mr. President but once elected she will move INdemo Apr 2016 #30

Unfortunately he clearly knows this and has her back anyway. JudyM Apr 2016 #61

Ooooo.. Lookit all the noses bent out of joint. n/t lamp_shade Apr 2016 #31

oh lookie, all these new shills on ignore. by by... litlbilly Apr 2016 #57

Hell, yes, ImaPolitico Apr 2016 #32

Once again, the Administration has to step in to prop Clinton up. blackspade Apr 2016 #35

She just can't take it, it's obvious she's nothing but a crybaby. closeupready Apr 2016 #43

Sounds like Bernie was doing all the crying over something WaPo posted leftofcool Apr 2016 #108

Most newspaper endorsements of Hillary call her 'most qualified.' nt onehandle Apr 2016 #38

I think DWS also considers Clinton to be qualified. nt JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #42

Alas, experience does not a competent person make. In fact you can have a lot of experience and Skwmom Apr 2016 #45

Unqualified President calls his evaluator qualified Android3.14 Apr 2016 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author beastie boy Apr 2016 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author Android3.14 Apr 2016 #93

My bad beastie boy Apr 2016 #95

No worries. i also self deleted. Android3.14 Apr 2016 #96

Anybody who won't prosecute banks and torturers Oakland Apr 2016 #50

Democrats know she's qualified. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #52

The people will decide Wibly Apr 2016 #54

predictable LiberalLovinLug Apr 2016 #56

The White House is desperate? Cali_Democrat Apr 2016 #66

Of course she's qualified, and so is Bernie. Greybnk48 Apr 2016 #58

Clinton qualified to be president AlbertCat Apr 2016 #65

Yes, cleared up, as ANYONE WHO IS A U.S. CITIZEN IS QUALIFIED. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #67

The source of this controversy is the Washington Post, and anti-Bernie rag if there ever was one: JDPriestly Apr 2016 #73

No, she's not and the PANAMA PAPERS prove it! ish of the hammer Apr 2016 #76

And Bernie's vote on the Brady Bill disqualified him leftofcool Apr 2016 #109

not really. Sanders may (or may not) have made a mistake in POLICY. ish of the hammer Apr 2016 #115

private CORRUPTION vs public POLICY ish of the hammer Apr 2016 #116

Roger that, Sir. Helen Borg Apr 2016 #84

Oh bern! liberal N proud Apr 2016 #85

Bam! leftofcool Apr 2016 #89

The bashing of Obama in this thread is disgusting. #FeelTheBern and #SipTheTea. ashtonelijah Apr 2016 #98

Moved to GD INdemo Apr 2016 #100

K & R SunSeeker Apr 2016 #99

Thank you Pres. Obama. riversedge Apr 2016 #101

Clinton is 100% qualified to be President AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #103

and a big REC riversedge Apr 2016 #105

Very interesting he feels he needs to say this out loud to the press. Jefferson23 Apr 2016 #117

She's over 35 and was born in America Reter Apr 2016 #118

Thank you Mr. President pressbox69 Apr 2016 #119

#Hillyes riversedge Apr 2016 #120