Lincoln Chafee Tells Maher What Distinguishes Him from Hillary: ‘High Ethical Standards’

Potential Democratic presidential candidate Lincoln Chafee last night distinguished himself from Hillary Clinton in one big way: he has “high ethical standards.”

The former Rhode Island governor was on with Bill Maher last night, and the host prodded him during the show about when he’s going to announce already. During the Overtime segment, Maher asked Chafee a viewer question about exactly what would distinguish him from other candidates in the race.

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Chafee didn’t mention ethics in regards to anyone else, but Maher read between the lines and pressed him on the Clintons. Chafee invited him to “look at the record” and cited Whitewater, which immediately elicited groans from Maher and Alex Wagner.

Chafee also brought up “travelgate” and the Clinton Foundation, before Maher jumped in to say this is not a “winning issue” for him if he runs. Maher even defended the Clintons a bit, arguing “I just don’t think they’re as shady as the right would like to paint them.”

Watch the full Overtime segment (the relevant part starts at the 8:50 mark), via HBO:

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