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What motivated Joe Biden to run for president

05/13/2019

PBS News Hour

How 2020 Democrats are balancing policy, personal connection

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What motivated Joe Biden to run for president

Former Vice President Joe Biden has built a sizeable lead over his 2020 Democratic counterparts. But his competition has been hitting the campaign trail hard as well, releasing policy proposals to address the opioid crisis and restructure public education, among other initiatives. One tactic the candidates have in common is contrasting themselves with President Trump. Judy Woodruff reports.

05/13/2019

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