Elton John on Hillary Clinton: America 'could use a woman president'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was honored Tuesday night by the Elton John AIDS Foundation, where she was presented with the organization’s first-ever Founder’s Award. On hand were celebrities such as Alec Baldwin, Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Tom Hanks, Mick Jagger and Billy Joel.

Also on hand was the Washington Post’s Philip Rucker, who had a chance to ask these celebs their thoughts on Benghazi Hillary’s chances for president in 2016. It turns out her policy on not being a man resonates with a good number of actors and musicians.

Sir Elton John on Hillary Clinton: "I hope she becomes president of the United States. You could use a woman president."

— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) October 15, 2013

I asked Lisa Marie Presley about Hillary Clinton. "I would love her to run for president." Why? "I'm a woman, for one thing."

— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) October 15, 2013

And Billy Joel? This is the best thing we’ve heard from him in years.

I asked Billy Joel whether he backs Hillary Clinton for president. "I'm not going to answer that. I'm a piano player."

— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) October 15, 2013