The Democratic presidential candidate embraces a former primary rival and makes history by selecting the first Black woman to run on a major party’s presidential ticket.
Joe Biden
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Democratic convention speakers span spectrum of U.S. politics
The nominating convention will encompass the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
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Democrats maintain large lead in voter registration in Maine
Both major parties have their highest enrollments in at least 30 years, but Democrats are gaining members at a faster clip, driven in part by recent presidential and U.S. Senate primary elections.
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Russia is acting against Biden, and China opposes Trump, U.S. intelligence warns
The statement from the nation’s counterintelligence chief is believed to be the most pointed declaration by the U.S. intelligence community linking the Kremlin to efforts to get Trump reelected.
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ANALYSIS: Four years after denouncing Trump, Susan Collins has never backed away from her criticism of him
On opposing sides politically, Joe Biden and Susan Collins are longtime friends who have offered glowing words for one another in the past.
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No hoopla: Virus upends Trump, Biden convention plans
The president is considering giving his acceptance speech on the grounds of the White House, while the former vice president has scrapped plans to accept the Democratic nomination in Milwaukee.
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Biden’s campaign plans $280 million ad blitz in the fall
The former vice president will go up in 15 battleground states, expanding the playing field.
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In VP search, Biden has a known quantity in Susan Rice
The close working relationship she forged with him during the Obama administration is seen as a key intangible that other contenders simply don’t have.
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Biden unveils caregiver plan, says Trump ‘quit’ on country
The Democratic presidential candidate promises to spend $775 billion over 10 years to increase tax credits for low-income families, bolster care-giving services for seniors and provide preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds.
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Biden eyes Republican supporters while Trump focuses on his base
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican and frequent Trump critic, has been approached and is expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention.