He also said he didn’t think Clinton was held to a higher standard than male candidates.
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During a sit-down interview with Mic that was released on Monday, Vice President Joe Biden was asked about the social ramifications of what some have called a culture that is disrespectful to women.
A Mic reporter then asked Biden if he wanted the country to elect a woman.
“No, I don’t think she’s held to a higher standard, and this country is ready for a woman”.
Biden and President Barack Obama have both said they will not endorse a candidate in the race for the Democratic nomination, stating that the party should decide. “Hillary’s overwhelmingly qualified to be president”.
Biden and Obama are endorsing candidates further down the ballot, including Tammy Duckworth for Senate, reported the Chicago Sun-Times. But the vice president responded that he had “no problem” and signaled that he would not make an endorsement.
REUTERS/Carlos BarriaJoe Biden contemplated entering the 2016 Democratic primary before opting against it in October.Biden’s remarks – simultaneously defending both Clinton and Sanders, delivering views that could conceivably irk either camp – are reflective of the larger role he’s played in campaign politics since deciding against a run of his own.
Vice President Joe Biden announces that he won’t be running for president of the United States in the White House Rose Garden.
“No, that’s all right”, Biden replies, looking over his shoulder. “They’re not our enemies”. It appears at that point, an aide to Biden realized he was stepping into risky waters and attempted to end the interview, according to ABC News.
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Biden, however, said it was alright and continued answering questions. “And he has credibility on it”. Sanders later walked that comment back.
