'Enough is enough:' 2020 Dems back gun limits after El Paso mass shooting
LAS VEGAS — Democratic presidential candidates expressed outrage Saturday that mass shootings have become chillingly common nationwide and blamed the National Rifle Association and its congressional allies after a gunman opened fire at a shopping area near the Texas-Mexico border."It's not just today, it has happened several times this week.
LAS VEGAS — Democratic presidential candidates expressed outrage Saturday that mass shootings have become chillingly common nationwide and blamed the National Rifle Association and its congressional allies after a gunman opened fire at a shopping area near the Texas-Mexico border."It's not just today, it has happened several times this week.
Biden says he was wrong in comments about segregationists
SUMTER, S.C. — Former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday apologized for recent comments about working with segregationist senators in his early days in the U.S. Senate, saying he understands now his remarks could have been offensive to some."Was I wrong a few weeks ago?" Biden asked a mostly black audience of several hundred during the first day of a weekend visit to South Carolina. "Yes, I was.
SUMTER, S.C. — Former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday apologized for recent comments about working with segregationist senators in his early days in the U.S. Senate, saying he understands now his remarks could have been offensive to some."Was I wrong a few weeks ago?" Biden asked a mostly black audience of several hundred during the first day of a weekend visit to South Carolina. "Yes, I was.
Biden says having a female vice president would be 'great'
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden says it would be "great" to have a female vice president, but he won't say whether he'd pick Sen.
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden says it would be "great" to have a female vice president, but he won't say whether he'd pick Sen.
Democrats aren't shying away from debating Biden's record
NEW YORK -- Democrats don't seem ready to move past arguing about Joe Biden's lengthy political record, particularly on civil rights, after the first round of presidential debates showed the fragile nature of being perceived as an early front-runner in the 2020 race.The former vice president is facing criticism from the two black candidates in the contest — Sens.
NEW YORK -- Democrats don't seem ready to move past arguing about Joe Biden's lengthy political record, particularly on civil rights, after the first round of presidential debates showed the fragile nature of being perceived as an early front-runner in the 2020 race.The former vice president is facing criticism from the two black candidates in the contest — Sens.
Pres. Trump says he'd rather face Biden, isn't prepared to lose
COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump says he'd prefer to run for re-election against Joe Biden, suggesting that the former vice president won't be the "great candidate" Hillary Clinton was in 2016.The president told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Clinton was "very smart.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump says he'd prefer to run for re-election against Joe Biden, suggesting that the former vice president won't be the "great candidate" Hillary Clinton was in 2016.The president told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Clinton was "very smart.
Joe Biden declares LGBTQ rights his No. 1 legislative priority
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden declared Saturday that the Equality Act would be his top legislative priority, an effort to enshrine LGBTQ protections into the nation's labor and civil rights laws.The former vice president shared his hopes of signing the legislation as part of a keynote address to hundreds of activists at the Human Rights Campaign's annual Ohio gala on the first day of Pride Month.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden declared Saturday that the Equality Act would be his top legislative priority, an effort to enshrine LGBTQ protections into the nation's labor and civil rights laws.The former vice president shared his hopes of signing the legislation as part of a keynote address to hundreds of activists at the Human Rights Campaign's annual Ohio gala on the first day of Pride Month.
Joe Biden: Pres. Trump, Republicans allowing Jim Crow to return
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former Vice President Joe Biden charged Saturday that Jim Crow is "sneaking back in" as he emphasized voting rights at his first presidential campaign stop in South Carolina, where black voters play a key role in the South's first presidential primary.In criticizing Republican efforts to adopt more stringent voting rules, including identification requirements and curtailing early voting hours, Biden recalled the racial segregation laws of the past."You've got Jim Crow sneaking back in," he said, referring to the era before the civil rights movement. "You know what happens when you have an equal right to vote?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former Vice President Joe Biden charged Saturday that Jim Crow is "sneaking back in" as he emphasized voting rights at his first presidential campaign stop in South Carolina, where black voters play a key role in the South's first presidential primary.In criticizing Republican efforts to adopt more stringent voting rules, including identification requirements and curtailing early voting hours, Biden recalled the racial segregation laws of the past."You've got Jim Crow sneaking back in," he said, referring to the era before the civil rights movement. "You know what happens when you have an equal right to vote?
Joe Biden tabs battleground Pennsylvania for 1st campaign speech
HARRISBURG, Pa. — By picking Pennsylvania for his first campaign speech of the presidential race, Joe Biden is signaling he hopes to own what may be the 2020 election's toughest battleground.Planting a flag in Pennsylvania makes sense for the longtime former senator from Delaware: He was born in Pennsylvania, has numerous ties to it and is using his deep inroads with influential state party figures to his advantage in the primary.For Democrats it's a late primary state that may have little value in the nomination.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — By picking Pennsylvania for his first campaign speech of the presidential race, Joe Biden is signaling he hopes to own what may be the 2020 election's toughest battleground.Planting a flag in Pennsylvania makes sense for the longtime former senator from Delaware: He was born in Pennsylvania, has numerous ties to it and is using his deep inroads with influential state party figures to his advantage in the primary.For Democrats it's a late primary state that may have little value in the nomination.
Joe Biden says he didn't treat Anita Hill badly
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he doesn't think he mistreated Anita Hill in 1991, though he has said publicly he regrets how she was treated.During an interview on ABC's "The View" on Friday, the former vice president says, "I don't think I treated her badly," during a discussion about his role as Senate Judiciary Chairman during the contentious confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.Biden has apologized for Hill's treatment by others, a point he made again Friday, wondering aloud "how you stop people from asking inflammatory questions."Biden's campaign has said the former vice president spoke to Hill in the days preceding his presidential campaign announcement Thursday.
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he doesn't think he mistreated Anita Hill in 1991, though he has said publicly he regrets how she was treated.During an interview on ABC's "The View" on Friday, the former vice president says, "I don't think I treated her badly," during a discussion about his role as Senate Judiciary Chairman during the contentious confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.Biden has apologized for Hill's treatment by others, a point he made again Friday, wondering aloud "how you stop people from asking inflammatory questions."Biden's campaign has said the former vice president spoke to Hill in the days preceding his presidential campaign announcement Thursday.
Ex-Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
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.
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.
Pres. Trump predicts Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders will be 2020 Dem 'finalists'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is predicting that Vermont Sen.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is predicting that Vermont Sen.
Joe Biden: I'll be more mindful of respecting personal space
WASHINGTON, DC -- Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be "much more mindful" of respecting personal space."Social norms have begun to change.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable, and he promised to be "much more mindful" of respecting personal space."Social norms have begun to change.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Joe Biden should stop being touchy-feely with women
WASHINGTON — As former Vice President Joe Biden's camp scrambles to contain any political damage over his past behavior with women, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has some words of advice: Keep your distance."Join the straight-arm club," Pelosi told a breakfast hour Washington event on Tuesday.In other words, keep your handshakes at arms' length and don't be touchy-feely."Just pretend you have a cold and I have a cold," Pelosi said.Pelosi, D-Calif., told the event, which was sponsored by Politico, that Biden "has to understand that in the world we are in now people's space is important to them and what's important is how they receive it, not necessarily how you intended it."
WASHINGTON — As former Vice President Joe Biden's camp scrambles to contain any political damage over his past behavior with women, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has some words of advice: Keep your distance."Join the straight-arm club," Pelosi told a breakfast hour Washington event on Tuesday.In other words, keep your handshakes at arms' length and don't be touchy-feely."Just pretend you have a cold and I have a cold," Pelosi said.Pelosi, D-Calif., told the event, which was sponsored by Politico, that Biden "has to understand that in the world we are in now people's space is important to them and what's important is how they receive it, not necessarily how you intended it."
Biden says he doesn't recall alleged kissing incident from 2014
WASHINGTON -- Joe Biden's spokesman said Friday that the former vice president does not recall kissing a Nevada political candidate on the back of her head in 2014.The allegation was made in a New York Magazine article written by Lucy Flores, a former Nevada state representative and the 2014 Democratic nominee for Nevada lieutenant governor.Flores' claim comes as Biden, the early leader in national Democratic presidential polls, is in the final stages of deciding whether to seek the 2020 nomination.
WASHINGTON -- Joe Biden's spokesman said Friday that the former vice president does not recall kissing a Nevada political candidate on the back of her head in 2014.The allegation was made in a New York Magazine article written by Lucy Flores, a former Nevada state representative and the 2014 Democratic nominee for Nevada lieutenant governor.Flores' claim comes as Biden, the early leader in national Democratic presidential polls, is in the final stages of deciding whether to seek the 2020 nomination.
Former VP Joe Biden says he's the most qualified person to be president
MISSOULA, Mont. — Former Vice President Joe Biden says he believes that he is the most qualified person in the country to be president.The 76-year-old Democrat made his comments Monday to an audience at the University of Montana in Missoula, as he considers a 2020 challenge to President Donald Trump.Biden says nobody should run for president unless they believe they are qualified.
MISSOULA, Mont. — Former Vice President Joe Biden says he believes that he is the most qualified person in the country to be president.The 76-year-old Democrat made his comments Monday to an audience at the University of Montana in Missoula, as he considers a 2020 challenge to President Donald Trump.Biden says nobody should run for president unless they believe they are qualified.
Massachusetts Sen. Warren holds 'Women for Tammy' rally
MADISON — Massachusetts Sen.
MADISON — Massachusetts Sen.
Joe Biden, Eric Trump to campaign in Wisconsin ahead of Nov. 6 election
MILWAUKEE -- With the midterm elections on Nov. 6, candidates are preparing for their final full week of campaigning.
MILWAUKEE -- With the midterm elections on Nov. 6, candidates are preparing for their final full week of campaigning.
Former Vice President Joe Biden coming to Wisconsin
MADISON — Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Wisconsin a week before the election to get out the vote in Madison and Milwaukee.Biden planned to hold an early voting rally Tuesday morning on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
MADISON — Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Wisconsin a week before the election to get out the vote in Madison and Milwaukee.Biden planned to hold an early voting rally Tuesday morning on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Biden, in public and private, tiptoes toward a 2020 run
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden is tiptoeing toward a potential run in 2020, even broaching the possibility during a recent gathering of longtime foreign policy aides.Huddled in his newly opened office steps from the U.S. Capitol, Biden began a planning meeting for his new diplomacy center by addressing the elephant in the room.
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden is tiptoeing toward a potential run in 2020, even broaching the possibility during a recent gathering of longtime foreign policy aides.Huddled in his newly opened office steps from the U.S. Capitol, Biden began a planning meeting for his new diplomacy center by addressing the elephant in the room.