Durbin: Hillary Clinton Would Be 'Extraordinary President'
(CBS) -- He didn't support her eight years ago against Barack Obama, but now Illinois' senior senator is offering a glowing assessment of Hillary Clinton's candidacy for president, reports WBBM's Regine Schlesinger.
Senator Dick Durbin all but endorsed his former senate colleague for the presidency.
"Hillary Clinton would be an extraordinary president," Durbin said. "She served as first lady, as United States senator, as secretary of state. I've known her and worked with her. I can't think of anyone better qualified to lead this nation."
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Senator Durbin acknowledges his relationship with Clinton was somewhat strained because of his early and outspoken support of then-Senator Barack Obama over her in the 2008 campaign.
"It was a little testy for a little while and that is understandable," Durbin said. "I had always had a good, close relationship with the Clintons, but I want to do everything I can to help her be elected president."
Clinton is the only Democratic candidate to announce so far. For the Republicans, Senators Rand Paul, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio have all announced their presidential bids and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is also expected to run.
