Sanders Has ‘Better Relationship With Biden’ Than He Had With Clinton

Sanders Has ‘Better Relationship With Biden’ Than He Had With Clinton

Mona Salama
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June 10, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) says his relationship with Democratic nominee Joe Biden is “better” than what he had with his former 2016 Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton. “I think the difference now is that, between you and me. I have a better relationship with Joe Biden than I had with Hillary Clinton, and that Biden has […]
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Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Endorse Progressive Democrat in Kentucky Senate Primary To Challenge McConnell

Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Endorse Progressive Democrat in Kentucky Senate Primary To Challenge McConnell

Mona Salama
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June 9, 2020
Two prominent progressives, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced on Tuesday that they are endorsing Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker over the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) chosen candidate, Amy McGrath in the upcoming Kentucky Senate primary race that will determine which Democrat will get a shot at unseating Republican Senate […]
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Biden Calls Trump’s Comments Invoking George Floyd’s Name ‘Despicable’

Biden Calls Trump’s Comments Invoking George Floyd’s Name ‘Despicable’

Mona Salama
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June 5, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said the remarks President Trump made earlier on Friday by invoking George Floyd’s name while touting May unemployment numbers were "despicable." "Before I speak to the economic situation, I have to take a moment to address something that the president said this morning. Toward the end of his remarks, […]
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Biden: ‘10 to 15 percent’ of Americans Are ‘Just Not Very Good People’

Biden: ‘10 to 15 percent’ of Americans Are ‘Just Not Very Good People’

Mona Salama
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June 5, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden praised the “vast majority” of America as an overwhelmingly “decent” nation Thursday night, but declared that “10 to 15% of the people out there that are just not very good people.” “Do we really think this is as good as we can be as a nation? I don't think […]
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Trump: ‘Forced to Seek Another State’ To Host 2020 Republican National Convention

Trump: ‘Forced to Seek Another State’ To Host 2020 Republican National Convention

Mona Salama
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June 2, 2020
President Trump said the GOP is now “forced” to find a new state to host the 2020 Republican National Convention after North Carolina refused to “guarantee” full occupancies of the arena due to the coronavirus. “Had long planned to have the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, a place I love. Now, @NC_Governor Roy […]
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Biden: If Trump Opened The Bible ‘He Would Have Learned Something’

Biden: If Trump Opened The Bible ‘He Would Have Learned Something’

Mona Salama
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June 2, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden accused President Trump of abusing his power as commander in chief by instructing military personnel to clear the protesters outside the White House in order so he could “stage a photo op at a noble church.” “When peaceful protestors are dispersed by the order of the President from the […]
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Biden Pledges To Address ‘Institutional Racism’ As President

Biden Pledges To Address ‘Institutional Racism’ As President

Mona Salama
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June 1, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in his first in-person campaign event in more than two months pledged if elected president he will address "institutional racism" in his first 100 days as he spoke with African American leaders to address the outrage and protests surrounding George Floyd's death. “We’re going to make sure that the […]
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Trump Threatens to ‘Strongly Regulate’ Twitter After Fact Check Added to Tweet

Trump Threatens to ‘Strongly Regulate’ Twitter After Fact Check Added to Tweet

Mona Salama
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May 27, 2020
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to “strongly regulate” shut down social media companies after Twitter just a day ago tagged fact-check warning label under two of his tweets on mail-in voting. “Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservatives voices,” Trump tweeted Wednesday morning. “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we […]
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Clyburn ‘Cringed’ At Biden’s Controversial ‘You Ain’t Black’ Remark

Clyburn ‘Cringed’ At Biden’s Controversial ‘You Ain’t Black’ Remark

Mona Salama
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May 26, 2020
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said he “cringed” when he heard presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's controversial remarks “you ain’t black” regarding black voters unsure about whether to support him or President Trump. “I cringed, no question about that,” Clyburn said during Tuesday’s appearance on ABC’s “The View” when asked about Biden’s remarks he […]
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Biden Says He Was ‘Cavalier’ For Controversial ‘You Ain’t Black’ Comment

Biden Says He Was ‘Cavalier’ For Controversial ‘You Ain’t Black’ Comment

Mona Salama
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May 22, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in a call with black business leaders said he “should not have been so cavalier” with his controversial remarks for insinuating that black voters unsure about whether to support him or President Trump "ain't black." "I should not have been so cavalier. I've never, never, ever taken the African […]
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Biden: Black Voters Considering Trump Over Him ‘Ain’t Black’

Biden: Black Voters Considering Trump Over Him ‘Ain’t Black’

Mona Salama
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May 22, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in a contentious Friday morning interview with a nationally syndicated hip-hop radio show defended his record on race, arguing that black voters who are undecided and have a “problem figuring out” on whether to vote for him or President Trump, then they “ain’t black.” Towards the end of the […]
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Republican Mike Garcia Flips Democratic Held House Seat in California Special Election

Republican Mike Garcia Flips Democratic Held House Seat in California Special Election

Mona Salama
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May 13, 2020
Democratic state Assemblywoman Christy Smith conceded defeat Wednesday afternoon in California’s 25th District special election on Wednesday, congratulating her opponent, former Navy pilot Mike Garcia as the “likely victor.” "While it's critical that we ensure every vote is counted and recorded, we believe that the current tally shows Mike Garcia is the likely victor in […]
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Biden Vows to Appoint Inspector General to Investigate Trump Administration’s Coronavirus Stimulus Loans

Biden Vows to Appoint Inspector General to Investigate Trump Administration’s Coronavirus Stimulus Loans

Mona Salama
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May 12, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden vowed if elected president he will appoint a “truly independent non-partisan Inspector General” on his first day to investigate every single coronavirus stimulus loan given to any “big company or political insider.”  “Let me issue a warning right now to anyone who participates in a corrupt giveaway with President Trump […]
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Stacey Abrams Endorses Biden For President

Stacey Abrams Endorses Biden For President

Mona Salama
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May 12, 2020
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams officially endorsed the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s bid for the presidency on Tuesday, calling him the "leader America needs." “Vice President Biden is the leader America needs — a leader who will restore dignity, competence, and compassion to the Oval Office while restoring America’s […]
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Trump Slightly Outraised Biden in April Fundraising

Trump Slightly Outraised Biden in April Fundraising

Mona Salama
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May 11, 2020
President Trump’s re-election efforts slightly outraise the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden for the month of April by about $1 million, according to both campaign fundraising reporting statements released Monday. The Trump campaign combined with the Republican National Committee (RNC) raked in $61.7 million in the month of April, while Biden and the Democratic National […]
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Federal Judge Rules New York Reinstate Presidential Primary

Federal Judge Rules New York Reinstate Presidential Primary

Mona Salama
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May 6, 2020
A federal judge late Tuesday evening ordered election officials in New York State to restore the Democratic presidential primary in June and reinstate all the former candidates previously removed from the ballot. In a 30-page ruling, District Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York, an Obama appointee wrote that New York State […]
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Secretary of Senate Declines to Disclose Tara Reade Allegation Complaint Against Biden

Secretary of Senate Declines to Disclose Tara Reade Allegation Complaint Against Biden

Mona Salama
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May 4, 2020
The Secretary of the Senate on Monday declined to comply with former Vice President Joe Biden’s request to “disclose any such information” pertaining to Tara Reade’s complaint of sexual harassment. “Based on the law’s strict confidentiality requirements (Section 313) and the Senate’s own direction that disclosure of Senate Records is not authorized if prohibited by […]
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Biden Campaign Recently Had Access to Sealed Senate Records, Possibly Removing Tara Reade’s Allegation Documents

Biden Campaign Recently Had Access to Sealed Senate Records, Possibly Removing Tara Reade’s Allegation Documents

Mona Salama
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May 1, 2020
The campaign of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and the University of Delaware are refusing to grant public access to his 36-years career Senatorial records that possibly could shed light on former staffer Tara Reade's complaint of alleged sexual assault. But, the campaign recently had access to the archives in the past year and possibly […]
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Andrew Yang Sues New York Over Cancelled Democratic Presidential Primary

Andrew Yang Sues New York Over Cancelled Democratic Presidential Primary

Mona Salama
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April 29, 2020
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang filed a lawsuit against New York State in federal court over the Board of Election's recent decision to cancel its presidential primary in June. Joined by seven New Yorkers who filed to serve as candidates for Yang's delegation to the Democratic National Convention, the lawsuit argued that neither Yang […]
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Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden For President With Neither Mentioning Tara Reade Sexual Assault Allegation

Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden For President With Neither Mentioning Tara Reade Sexual Assault Allegation

Mona Salama
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April 28, 2020
Former 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton formally endorsed Democratic presumptive nominee Joe Biden bid for presidency on Tuesday during a virtual Town Hall discussing the impact of the coronavirus on women.  "I've not only been a colleague of Joe Biden's, I've been a friend. And I can tell you that I wish he were […]
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Former 2020 Rival Elizabeth Warren Endorses Joe Biden For President

Former 2020 Rival Elizabeth Warren Endorses Joe Biden For President

Mona Salama
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April 15, 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) officially endorsed Joe Biden Wednesday morning, the third biggest endorsement the former vice president scored this week. The former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate tweeted out her endorsement with a video message, noting there was "too much at stake." "Joe Biden has spent nearly his entire life in public service," Warren said […]
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Ocasio-Cortez: ‘It's Legitimate To Talk About’ Sexual Assault Allegation Against Biden

Ocasio-Cortez: ‘It's Legitimate To Talk About’ Sexual Assault Allegation Against Biden

Mona Salama
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April 14, 2020
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) addressed the recent sexual assault allegation against presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden by a former Senate staffer, saying the silence from the Democratic Party is "a form of gaslighting" and a conversation about his allegation is "legitimate to talk about." During an online conversation with The Wing, a networking and community […]
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Former President Obama Finally Endorses Joe Biden For President

Former President Obama Finally Endorses Joe Biden For President

Mona Salama
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April 14, 2020
Former President Barack Obama has formally endorsed Joe Biden on Tuesday, throwing his support behind his former vice president after staying on the sidelines during the Democratic nomination fight for over a year. “I’m so proud to endorse Joe Biden for president of the United States,” Obama said in a nearly 12-minute video announcement posted […]
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Bernie Sanders Endorses Joe Biden For President

Bernie Sanders Endorses Joe Biden For President

Mona Salama
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April 13, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) officially endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential bid on Monday, five days after suspending his own campaign for the Democratic Party nomination. "We have to make Trump a one-term president and we need you in the White House," Sanders said on a livestream video with Biden on Monday. "Today, I […]
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Sanders Drops Out, Ceding Democratic Nomination to Biden

Sanders Drops Out, Ceding Democratic Nomination to Biden

Mona Salama
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April 8, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) drops out of the 2020 presidential race, ceding the Democratic nomination to Joe Biden and a general election showdown with President Trump. “Today I am suspending my campaign,” Sanders wrote on Twitter Wednesday morning. “But while the campaign ends, the struggle for justice continues on.” Sanders made the announcement first in […]
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Trump and Biden Speak by Phone Discussing Coronavirus Response

Trump and Biden Speak by Phone Discussing Coronavirus Response

Mona Salama
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April 6, 2020
President Trump said he had a “friendly” and “warm” conversation with Democratic presumptive nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden about the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic. “I also spoke just a few minutes with former V.P. Biden, who called. We had a really wonderful warm conversation. We talked about pretty much this. This is what […]
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Joe Rogan: 'I'd rather vote for Trump' than Biden

Joe Rogan: 'I'd rather vote for Trump' than Biden

Mona Salama
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April 4, 2020
Podcaster host Joe Rogan said he would “rather vote” for President Trump than the presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden, saying he don’t “think Biden can handle anything.” “This is the real issue with the Democratic Party. They’ve essentially made us all morons with this Joe Biden thing,” Rogan said Friday on his podcast show “Joe […]
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Biden Expects Democratic Convention To ‘Move Into August’ Due to Coronavirus

Biden Expects Democratic Convention To ‘Move Into August’ Due to Coronavirus

Mona Salama
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April 2, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he “doubts” the Democratic National Committee would have its convention that is currently scheduled to be held in Milwaukee in the middle of July, suggesting the party is “gonna have to move into August” amid the coronavirus pandemic. "I doubt whether the Democratic convention is going to be […]
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Cuomo Postpones New York Presidential Primary Amid High Numbers of Coronavirus Cases

Cuomo Postpones New York Presidential Primary Amid High Numbers of Coronavirus Cases

Mona Salama
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March 28, 2020
New York Gov Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that New York's Democratic presidential primaries scheduled for April 28 will be postponed until June 23, aligning it with the states congressional and legislative already scheduled primaries. “We’re supposed to have a presidential primary election that’s coming up on April 28th. I don’t think it’s wise to bring a […]
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Biden on Debating Sanders: ‘We’ve Had Enough Debates’

Biden on Debating Sanders: ‘We’ve Had Enough Debates’

Mona Salama
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March 26, 2020
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden responded to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) campaign request about a potential debate in April saying, "We’ve had enough debates, I think we should get on with this." When asked by a reporter about the Vermont senator announcing that he plans to participate in the Democratic presidential debate in April […]
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Biden Slams Trump's Response to Coronavirus in Shadow Briefing Broadcast

Biden Slams Trump's Response to Coronavirus in Shadow Briefing Broadcast

Mona Salama
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March 23, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden emerged from the political shadows to address his supporters virtually for the first time in nearly a week, accusing President Trump for a slow and ineffective response to the coronavirus crisis. "For too long, the warning signs were ignored," Biden said from his basement makeshift broadcast studio in his Wilmington, […]
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Bloomberg Campaign Transfers $18 Million to DNC

Bloomberg Campaign Transfers $18 Million to DNC

Mona Salama
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March 20, 2020
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg will transfer $18 million to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) instead of creating his own independent entity as an effort to defeat President Trump in November. “While we considered creating our own independent entity to support the nominee and hold the President accountable, this race is too important to have many competing […]
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Kirsten Gillibrand endorses Joe Biden For President

Kirsten Gillibrand endorses Joe Biden For President

Mona Salama
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March 19, 2020
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday, joining a dozen other former 2020 rivals to to throw their support behind the Democratic frontrunner. “It is clear that our country desperately needs a president with experience, honesty and integrity -- that person is Vice President Joe Biden,” Gillibrand said in a […]
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Tulsi Gabbard Suspends Campaign, Endorsing Joe Biden

Tulsi Gabbard Suspends Campaign, Endorsing Joe Biden

Mona Salama
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March 19, 2020
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) dropped out of the 2020 presidential contest on Thursday and will be endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden. “So today, I’m suspending my presidential campaign, and offering my full support to Vice President Joe Biden in his quest to bring our country together,” Gabbard said in a video statement posted on […]
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Sanders to CNN: 'I'm dealing with a f---ing global crisis'

Sanders to CNN: 'I'm dealing with a f---ing global crisis'

Mona Salama
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March 18, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) snapped at a CNN reporter Wednesday after being asked about the "timeline" of when he decide to suspend his presidential bid. “I’m dealing with a f---ing global crisis,” Sanders said, responding to a question on from CNN's Manu Raju on Capitol Hill about his campaign. "Right now I'm trying to do my […]
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Trump Clinches GOP Nomination After Sweeping Primaries

Trump Clinches GOP Nomination After Sweeping Primaries

Mona Salama
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March 17, 2020
President Trump has clinched the Republican Party nomination, surpassing the necessary delegate threshold after victories in the Illinois and Florida GOP primaries Tuesday night.  Trump entered Tuesday night with 1,141 delegates, needing only 135 more delegates to secure the nomination. Having only token opposition from irrelevant GOP rivals, Trump passed the delegate threshold of 1,276 […]
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