'Hillary has it’: What qualities will a 2016 Dem need to earn Obama's endorsement?

During today’s press conference, Josh Earnest was asked about Hillary Clinton entering the 2016 race:

Does Hillary automatically get Obama’s support? Josh Earnest: “No”

— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) April 13, 2015

Josh Earnest says that Hillary is a friend but that Obama may have “other friends” who might jump into the race. Won’t auto-endorse

— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) April 13, 2015

Obama’s “other friends” might of course include Joe Biden.

Earnest was asked what a candidate would need to earn Obama’s endorsement:

Josh Earnest: We will evaluate all 2016 candidates to see if they bring the same spirit of hope and change that President Obama brought.

— Fred Lucas (@FredLucasWH) April 13, 2015

And then maybe Obama will tell them “if you like your endorsement you can keep your endorsement.”

Does that make Hillary the front runner?

If by that Josh Earnest means empty promises and zero transparency, I'd say Hillary has it completely nailed. https://t.co/NFGmvqu5x1

— JackieKPGH (@JackieKPGH) April 13, 2015

Can’t rule out Joe “this is a big effin deal” Biden, either!