(CNN) – Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said he hopes Hillary Clinton will become the first female president of the United States in 2016.
"I don't see how you could have anybody better qualified," Buffett told CNN's Poppy Harlow in an exclusive interview Wednesday about the current Secretary of State and 2008 White House hopeful.
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"I like what she believes in," said Buffett. "I think she's extraordinarily able and energetic for that matter in pushing those beliefs."
Buffett not worried about fiscal cliff
Buffett, a Democrat and the namesake for the bill known as the "Buffett Rule" that would require people earning $1 million a year or more to pay at least 30% in taxes, supported both President Barack Obama and Clinton as presidential candidates in four years ago. He held fund-raisers and donated money to each of the candidates' campaigns.
The bill, which failed to pass the Senate in April, was intended to prevent the wealthy from paying a lower actual tax rate than most middle class workers, a proposal Buffett, Obama and a number of Democrats have endorsed.
Clinton is finishing her term in the Obama administration and has said she will not run for the president in the next election insisting she is finished with politics for good.
–CNN's Dana Davidsen contributed to this report.
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now I am sure that Buffet is senile
Yeah, but she has categorically ruled out running, numerous times, including since the election. We need to focus on finding the perfect candidate for 2016, not on hoping she will change her mind.
Hiliary is definitely fraudulant and criminal enough to be an eual to Obama.
Too bad it wasn't Hillary in 2012. Thank goodness for a strong cabinet to carry us four more years. Can't argue with stupid in re-electing Obama/Biden. Hillary as soon as possible!
Hillary for 2016. I think she should have won on 2008 while Obama learned his craft...Just my bad. She would be great.
I would vote for her in a heartbeat but for her sake and peace, i hope she retires from politics and just enjoys her life.
I wonder what take for Hillary Clinton to run for the presidency in 2016. I don't think that Warren's support would be enough.
"comments are not pre-screened before they post." If this does not show up then that is a lie.
No Bush will ever be president of the United States. We need other names besides Bush and Clinton...like Biden/Warren.
Hey Mark , your republican party is done for , the american people have had enough of the GOP and their caveman racist ideals. Jeb Bush will not win and none of yourGOP clowns will either.
Hilary has plenty of experience but none of the energy.
Yea. I am in for that. About time!!!
She can't do her taxes without taking her husband's underwear as a write-off.
She can't find subpoenaed documents when they're right there in her private quarters at the White House.
She can't protect the consulates that are under her direct command, even after multiple attacks and requests for more security.
Yeah, she sounds like she'd do a great job as president. Of something. Not the United States. But something.
Hillary should be president now, but I will be content if she runs in 2016.
LOL @Mark... Jeb Bush??? Are you joking?? George W. is the reason NO ONE TRUSTS THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, and they WILL NEVER WIN ANOTHER ELECTION AGAIN!!! lol I did enjoy the laugh Mark. Try again, after another 30 years, when the Repubs rebrand!
Republicans are finished,
If Clinton doesn't run in 2016 I've got my eye on Elizabeth Warren. She's a powerhouse .
For sure Monica will publish her book and Jennifer Flowers will re-appear again. And Vince Foster will speak from the grave. Suicide? Really.
I'd vote for Hillary in a heartbeat. I hope she runs.
Hillary Clinton will run for President for 2016, she just doesn't realize this yet. I personally think she would make a fine President.
President Hillary Clinton!!!!😊
I really like Joe Biden, but a Hillary campaign is more exciting and chances are she'll win.
That's a go HOUSTON we're set for lift off!!! Can't wait!
Got to Love Hillery, her man got a BJ in the oval office and she still hanging in there...
She use to be a good commodity trader, in the old days, she was a good picker, with a little inside info...
She is past retirement age...she's done..
I have so much admiration for Hillary...tough and intelligent...as well as "classy."
I look forward to Election 2016...Hillary Clinton for President!!
The GOP need to keep up the good work, they should keep their ideology to unsure a democratic president in the White House, Hilary Clinton or any other democrat for that matter.