Out with Hillary Clinton. In with Vice President Joe Biden. At least that's what former House Speaker John A. Boehner thinks could happen should federal prosecutors opt to slap criminal charges on the former secretary of state over her use of a private email server while in that position.

Out with Hillary Clinton. In with Vice President Joe Biden.

At least that�s what former House Speaker John A. Boehner thinks could happen should federal prosecutors opt to slap criminal charges on the former secretary of state over her use of a private email server while in that position.

During a speaking engagement Thursday at a conference in Las Vegas, the now-retired Ohio Republican said he �would not be surprised at all� if Clinton has to withdraw from the presidential race if she faces charges, according to news reports.

Boehner believes Biden then �parachutes in� to take on presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Late last year, Biden seriously considered seeking the Democratic nomination. Ultimately, however, he decided against a run.

On Sunday, Boehner and Biden set aside their political differences to jointly accept a University of Notre Dame award given to prominent Catholics.

The school presented the Laetare Medal to Biden and Boehner at the school's commencement in Notre Dame Stadium, the South Bend Tribune reported.

Biden called it "the most meaningful award" he's ever received, and urged graduates to work together to find common ground.

Boehner echoed Biden's remarks about working across political and ideological divides, even as he drew laughter for mentioning his "many disagreements" with the vice president.

"Governing isn't about promising the impossible," he said. "You can find common ground with the other side without compromising your beliefs."