(Washington) -- Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, betting that his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama's presidency will help him overcome questions about his place in today's increasingly liberal Democratic Party. He made his announcement in a video posted on Twitter. Thursday's announcement marks the unofficial end of the chaotic early phase of the 2020 presidential season. The field now features at least 20 Democrats jockeying for the chance to take on President Donald Trump next year. Several lesser-known candidates may still join the race. Biden, a 76-year-old lifelong politician, becomes an instant front-runner alongside Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is leading many polls and has proved to be a successful fundraiser . Among Democrats, Biden has unmatched international and legislative experience, and he is among the best-known faces in U.S. politics. But the anti-establishment wave that swept … [Read more...] about Former VP Joe Biden launches 2020 Democratic presidential campaignYou may also be interested in…
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Former VP Joe Biden Leading in UMass Amherst Poll of New Hampshire Voters
Joe Biden hasn't even announced if he will run for president in 2020, but a new poll finds that he is leading the Democratic field among New Hampshire voters. The poll, released Wednesday by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, shows that 28 percent of likely Democratic voters said they would support Biden. Twenty percent said they would support Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, 14 percent would support Sen. Kamala Harris of California, and 9 percent of voters indicated support for Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. The poll showed that 14 percent of voters were undecided. California, New York, Maryland and 13 other states have filed lawsuits challenging President Donald Trump's emergency declaration. The declaration bypasses Congress, allowing Trump to use military funds to build a border wall between the United States and Mexico. (Published Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019) Tatishe Nteta, director of the UMass Poll, said even though it's early, the results show voters seem to … [Read more...] about Former VP Joe Biden Leading in UMass Amherst Poll of New Hampshire Voters
WATCH LIVE: Former VP Joe Biden campaigns in North Dakota for Senator Heidi Heitkamp
FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2017 file photo, Vice President Joe Biden smiles in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Biden is backing Tom Perez to head the Democratic National Committee, calling the Obama administration labor secretary the "best bet to help bring the party back." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) … [Read more...] about WATCH LIVE: Former VP Joe Biden campaigns in North Dakota for Senator Heidi Heitkamp
Bomb-like devices: 1 to Robert De Niro and 2 to former VP Joe Biden
Doyle Rice and Erin Jensen and Ledyard King USA TODAY Published 11:49 AM EDT Oct 25, 2018 Three more bomb-like devices were discovered Thursday, one in Lower Manhattan near the offices of Robert De Niro and two in Delaware addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden, bringing to 10 the number of devices addressed to high-profile critics of President Donald Trump. The three packages discovered Thursday were found a day after at least seven packages were delivered to prominent Democratic politicians and media figures. None of the 10 suspected bombs have exploded and no one has been injured. The packages addressed to Biden were found in two Delaware post offices, one in New Castle and another in Wilmington, according to federal law enforcement authorities. A county police bomb disposal unit was at the Wilmington site. That package had similar markings and characteristics as the packages containing bombs on … [Read more...] about Bomb-like devices: 1 to Robert De Niro and 2 to former VP Joe Biden
Former VP Joe Biden endorses Democrat January Contreras for Arizona attorney general
Maria Polletta Arizona Republic Published 7:01 p.m. UTC Aug 20, 2018 Former Vice President Joe Biden has endorsed Arizona attorney general candidate January Contreras, the former Obama administration official working to oust Republican AG Mark Brnovich this fall. Biden called the Democrat — who, if elected, would be the first Latina to serve as the state's top legal officer — "the real deal" in a statement provided to The Arizona Republic by the Contreras campaign. "January worked alongside my team and I when she served on the White House Council on Women and Girls, and led efforts to combat violence against women in the Obama-Biden Administration," said Biden, whose old-school style has traditionally appealed to moderate voters. "I support January because she's exactly the type of tough and dedicated public servant who will put Arizona's families first," he said. Biden's endorsement described Contreras as an "attorney who uses the courtroom to … [Read more...] about Former VP Joe Biden endorses Democrat January Contreras for Arizona attorney general