Joe Biden confirms he will not run for president in 2016

US vice president Joe Biden ended a months-long flirtation with a third White House campaign by announcing he will not run for president in 2016.
Joe Biden confirms he will not run for president in 2016
Thu, 22 Oct, 2015 - 01:00
Josh Lederman

Biden’s decision finalised the Democratic field of White House candidates and likely bolsters Hillary Clinton’s standing as the front-runner.

Biden announced his decision in the Rose Garden, flanked by President Barack Obama.

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