Funeral. Welcome to al jazeera america. Im stephanie sy. South americas wealthiest country has a new leader. Leftwing candidate Michelle Bachelet has been elected president for a second time. Al jazeeras correspondent has the latest on the victory. Shes back. Chillies most popular former president Michelle Bachelet elected again on the promise of reforms, so make south americas stable economy more equal. It is time for a new constitution, for a democracy this ensures rights for people, guaranteeing the future voice of the poor majority will not be silenced in the minority. Michelle bachelets personal appeal is unquestionable. Im thrilled. Michelle bachelet is an amazing woman whose thoughts will guarantee my son will study for free. Rob matheson math. Eu was clearly mathieu was clearly no match. The current government is making the point that it matters how you vote, if not a lot vote you dont have a mandate. If you dont have a mandate, you cant do the reforms you want to do. This will
On nbcs today show he said biden would not be the democrats best candidate. Well, look, i have a lot of respect for joe biden. Hes been a terrific Vice President. The problem is joe biden is a very good guy and probably has no appeal to people whatsoever under 35. People under 35 elected president obama president of the United States. That is a key part of the Democratic Coalition along particularly with latinos africanamericans and asianamericans. So i think it makes sense to have a candidate, and i think hillary is one, i think bernie is another, who can turn on the under 35 set. I think that would be a problem for joe. Lets talk about all of this with cnns White House Correspondent Michelle Kosinski and our political director david chalian. Youre on Marthas Vineyard where president obama is taking a vacation. Joe biden is also on vacation in south carolina. What are you hearing from your sources who exactly biden is consulting as he weigh this is decision . Reporter hes not taking u