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Joe Biden Archive

Archives for May 2020

Joe Biden has a plan for that
A Biden presidency

Not a joke, folks: He’s running on a transformative policy agenda.

By Matthew Yglesias
The voters Biden needs to win the election, explained
Explainers

Here’s what a winning coalition looks like for Biden.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Do Biden’s “you ain’t black” comments ultimately matter?Do Biden’s “you ain’t black” comments ultimately matter?
Politics

Author and professor Chryl Laird on whether the presumptive Democratic nominee is taking black voters for granted.

By Fabiola Cineas
Politics
Joe Biden receives swift blowback for claiming voters “ain’t black” if they support TrumpJoe Biden receives swift blowback for claiming voters “ain’t black” if they support Trump
Politics

Biden has since apologized for his comments.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Biden’s opposition to marijuana legalization is at odds with most Americans’ viewsBiden’s opposition to marijuana legalization is at odds with most Americans’ views
Politics

A majority of Americans, especially Democrats, support legalization. Biden doesn’t.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump Jr.’s latest Joe Biden “joke” reflects a proven strategy for mainstreaming extreme ideasDonald Trump Jr.’s latest Joe Biden “joke” reflects a proven strategy for mainstreaming extreme ideas
Politics

Joe Biden isn’t a pedophile, but the truth may not stop right-wing extremists from weaponizing “Creepy Joe.”

By Aja Romano
Politics
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are building new, policy-focused task forcesJoe Biden and Bernie Sanders are building new, policy-focused task forces
Politics

The unity task forces could have a big hand in shaping Democratic policy in 2020. Here’s who’s on them.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
A sexual assault allegation hasn’t hurt Biden’s poll numbers — yetA sexual assault allegation hasn’t hurt Biden’s poll numbers — yet
Politics

Some voters who believe Tara Reade’s allegations still aren’t ready to drop Biden, new polls suggest.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Trump still wants to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, even as Covid-19 ragesTrump still wants to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, even as Covid-19 rages
Politics

The Trump administration filed a joint brief with Republican state attorneys general asking the Supreme Court to toss out the landmark health care law.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Elizabeth Warren is the favored VP pick among Democrats, poll showsElizabeth Warren is the favored VP pick among Democrats, poll shows
Politics

Warren ranks above Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, and Stacey Abrams as a preferred running mate for Joe Biden.

By Emily Stewart