Former vice president Joe Biden is planning to enter the 2020 presidential race on Thursday, nearly finalizing the crowded field of Democrats with a candidacy that will test many of the questions coursing through the party. They said Biden is planning to introduce a message that is far more centrist and focused on the economy. And that’s Joe Biden,” said Dick Harpootlian, a Democratic state senator from South Carolina and a longtime Biden supporter. Biden said earlier this month that his goal has been to be the last candidate in the race. With his late entry into the race, Biden faces a major challenge to match some of his rivals who have tapped into small-dollar online networks.
Source: Washington Post April 23, 2019 18:10 UTC