Clinton a 'formidable' candidate: Hockey

Joe Hockey says Australia will work with whoever is next elected to the White House, but Hillary Clinton will be a formidable candidate.

Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Hillary Clinton

Treasurer Joe Hockey says Hillary Clinton (pic) will be a formidable candidate for the US Democrats. (AAP)

Treasurer Joe Hockey believes Hillary Clinton will be a formidable candidate for the US Democrats but says Australia will work with whoever is in the White House.

"Obviously Hillary Clinton is very familiar to the Australian people and importantly, Australia is very familiar to her," he told ABC TV on Monday, following her decision to run for president.

Mr Hockey, who is in the US for G20 meetings, said Americans on the ground believe it will not be a "lay down misere" for Ms Clinton.


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