Skip to main content

Joe Biden

Vox’s home for coverage of President Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States.

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
Politics
Hillary Clinton has officially endorsed Joe Biden for presidentHillary Clinton has officially endorsed Joe Biden for president
Politics

Clinton made her endorsement during Biden’s virtual town hall Tuesday afternoon.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Stacey Abrams makes the case for herself as Biden’s VP pickStacey Abrams makes the case for herself as Biden’s VP pick
Politics

Abrams says she has the experience and temperament needed to be successful in the role.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
Politics
Polls show Biden leading Trump in most battleground statesPolls show Biden leading Trump in most battleground states
Politics

Trump is hogging the spotlight, but it might not be helping him.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for presidentBarack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Politics

Obama: “I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a president right now.”

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Biden is now the presumptive Democratic nominee. Here’s how he stacks up against Trump in the polls.Biden is now the presumptive Democratic nominee. Here’s how he stacks up against Trump in the polls.
Politics

Biden and Trump are in tight battles in swing-state polls, but Biden has the lead nationally.

By Sean Collins
9 ideas Biden should steal from his Democratic rivals
Future Perfect

From coronavirus response to lead abatement to fighting child poverty, there’s a lot of good policies to choose from.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Joe Biden says the pandemic response is an opportunity for structural changeJoe Biden says the pandemic response is an opportunity for structural change
Politics

The former vice president highlighted needed changes to the voting system, as well as environmental and economic reforms.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Democrats are coalescing around Biden — except for young votersDemocrats are coalescing around Biden — except for young voters
Politics

But young people aren’t turning out in enough numbers to turn the tide for Sanders.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Joe Biden is winning, even though most Democrats support Medicare-for-allJoe Biden is winning, even though most Democrats support Medicare-for-all
Politics

Sanders’s core idea is quite popular among Democrats.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Joe Biden wins the Arizona primaryJoe Biden wins the Arizona primary
Politics

He edged out Bernie Sanders in a contest that proceeded despite coronavirus concerns.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Despite coronavirus, 2 states are holding GOP primaries TuesdayDespite coronavirus, 2 states are holding GOP primaries Tuesday
Politics

But Ohio postponed its primary until June due to Covid-19 concerns.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
6 key moments from Sunday’s debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders6 key moments from Sunday’s debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders
Politics

The coronavirus outbreak hung over every moment of the debate, right from the start.

By Dylan Scott and Ella Nilsen
Explainers
Joe Biden’s coronavirus plan, explainedJoe Biden’s coronavirus plan, explained
Explainers

The plan draws a sharp contrast to Trump’s response so far.

By German Lopez
Politics
Biden and Sanders are canceling rallies over coronavirus. Why won’t Trump?Biden and Sanders are canceling rallies over coronavirus. Why won’t Trump?
Politics

The president canceled a three-day bus tour featuring his daughter-in-law, but campaign officials said it was not because of Covid-19.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s failure to win over black voters on Tuesday could doom his campaignBernie Sanders’s failure to win over black voters on Tuesday could doom his campaign
Politics

Sanders said Wednesday that he’s staying in the race, but he’ll face an uphill battle without black voters.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Biden turned out a new, key group on Tuesday: Working-class white votersBiden turned out a new, key group on Tuesday: Working-class white voters
Politics

Biden expanded his coalition on Tuesday with a resounding win in Michigan.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s coalition of Latinos and young voters wasn’t enough to help him win in Tuesday’s primariesBernie Sanders’s coalition of Latinos and young voters wasn’t enough to help him win in Tuesday’s primaries
Politics

Sanders maintained his support among his core constituencies, but they couldn’t compete with Joe Biden’s surge.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Poll: Bernie Sanders does well with Latinos — but not in FloridaPoll: Bernie Sanders does well with Latinos — but not in Florida
Politics

A new poll shows Latino voters are backing Joe Biden over Sanders in Florida.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Joe Biden wins Idaho primary, beating Bernie Sanders in a state he won in 2016Joe Biden wins Idaho primary, beating Bernie Sanders in a state he won in 2016
Politics

Sanders won Idaho in 2016 with 78 percent of the vote. But this year, Biden took the state.

By German Lopez
Politics
Joe Biden wins Michigan, in a big blow to Bernie SandersJoe Biden wins Michigan, in a big blow to Bernie Sanders
Politics

Biden’s Michigan win helps solidify his frontrunner status.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Joe Biden wins MissouriJoe Biden wins Missouri
Politics

Biden has won Missouri, a state in which he was the heavy favorite.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Joe Biden wins the Mississippi Democratic primaryJoe Biden wins the Mississippi Democratic primary
Politics

Biden notches another big win over Bernie Sanders in the South.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
As field winnows, Sanders and Biden make a play for LGBTQ votersAs field winnows, Sanders and Biden make a play for LGBTQ voters
Politics

Sanders attacked Biden’s record while the former vice president released a plan for LGBTQ equality.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Joe Biden’s new plan to end the opioid epidemic is the most ambitious in the fieldJoe Biden’s new plan to end the opioid epidemic is the most ambitious in the field
Politics

The plan emphasizes more addiction treatment and prevention — and less war on drugs.

By German Lopez
Politics
How 2020 presidential campaigns and convention planners are handling potential coronavirus outbreaksHow 2020 presidential campaigns and convention planners are handling potential coronavirus outbreaks
Politics

Democratic and Republican Party and campaign officials are monitoring the situation.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Polls show Biden and Sanders are probably going to split Warren’s votersPolls show Biden and Sanders are probably going to split Warren’s voters
Politics

That’s arguably a win for Biden after his strong Super Tuesday performance.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The Democratic Party’s risky bet on BidenThe Democratic Party’s risky bet on Biden
Politics

Picking Biden over Sanders might seem like the safe electability choice, but the Ukraine situation makes Biden much riskier than many believe.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Why early polls for Super Tuesday missed Biden’s sweepWhy early polls for Super Tuesday missed Biden’s sweep
Politics

The election was simply moving too fast for Super Tuesday polls to keep up.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Joe Biden’s winning coalition: Black and suburban votersJoe Biden’s winning coalition: Black and suburban voters
Politics

Will rebuilding the Obama coalition work for Biden? It wasn’t enough for Clinton.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Joe Biden pulls off a surprise win in the Maine Democratic primaryJoe Biden pulls off a surprise win in the Maine Democratic primary
Politics

Biden was struggling in polls in the state just weeks before claiming victory.

By Katelyn Burns