Hillary Clinton was subjected to scrutiny from the hosts and studio audience of the Today show Monday during an hour-long "pancakes and politics" special.
Today’s roughly 4.7 million viewers were treated to questions about Clinton’s pancake-flipping ability, favorite book, and Bluth-like love of clear liquor.
Clinton, a former bartender, demonstrated humor, heart, and humanity throughout the show.
Transcript below:
WILLIE GEIST: This crowd is well fed and they have a lot of questions, so let’s get right to it.
EVERYDAY AMERICAN #1: Secretary Clinton, thank you for this opportunity. Honestly, is there anyone left in the Republican Party—I’m talking the Senate and the House—who you can work with?
HILLARY CLINTON: That’s exactly the right question.
EVERYDAY AMERICAN #2: First, I want to thank you for your candidacy. I’m wondering what your favorite celebratory, unhealthy drink is.
CLINTON: A martini. A vodka martini.
EVERYDAY AMERICAN #3: Secretary Clinton you’ve had a lot of tough questions this morning—this may be the toughest question you get all day. Many years ago, we saw another Clinton at his inauguration play an instrument and have a song. What song or instrument would you play at yours?
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE: I guess you’ve probably flipped a pancake before in your life?
CLINTON: I have. I have. Never in a barn.
GUTHRIE: What are the merits of a female leader? What does a female bring that a male doesn’t?
EVERYDAY AMERICAN #4: My question is, what’s your favorite book?
CARSON DALY: "Facebook Randy" asking, do you think you have what it takes to take on the Trump?
DALY: How has your experience as first lady prepared you to be in the Oval Office?
GUTHRIE: Would you consider a female running mate?
DALY: Would you consider a vice presidential position?
CLINTON: No.
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MATT LAUER: I thought the questions were good.
NATALIE MORALES: Really great questions.