2020 Election

The former vice president benefits from name recognition among voters and has seen a 6-point bounce in one poll, but his early advantage could diminish as other candidates come to the fore.

Biden's endorsement of a public option comes after Bernie Sanders, another Democratic presidential candidate, reintroduced his Medicare for All plan earlier this month.

"Wow," Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway's husband George Conway said in regards to the poll.

"If that's considered weak, then we'll take that in 2020," Robert Wolf said.

Thirty-two percent of Americans said that the president's handling of the economy made them more likely to oppose him in the next presidential election.

After months of speculation, former VP Joe Biden finally announced his candidacy last week and holds his first campaign rally in Pittsburgh today. Here's how to watch it live.

"This president has changed the game," said campaign manager Brad Parscale.

"One woman can be ignored, two can be dismissed, but together, we're a supermajority, and we're unstoppable," according to Supermajority, a political organization founded by three prominent activists.

Buttigieg and the civil rights activist, who founded the National Action Network, will sit down for lunch at Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem.

"We've come to the conclusion that talk is cheap," Representative Dan Kildee told Newsweek.

The former vice president's ability to launch his candidacy with such a large fundraising amount will be a big advantage as he tries to hold his polling lead over 19 opponents.

"We are in a battle for the soul of America, but it's a battle between liberty and tyranny," Pence said.

"The reason why the president and I got along is philosophically we're in the same place," Joe Biden said on "The View."

"Welcome to the race Sleepy Joe. I only hope you have the intelligence, long in doubt, to wage a successful primary campaign," the president tweeted at the newest Democratic presidential contender.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said people need to consider how the prison system treats minorities when discussing taking away prisoners' voting rights.

Trump phoned in to Fox News' "Hannity" on Thursday night for a roughly 45-minute discussion on a wide-range of topics, including the Green New Deal, special counsel Robert Mueller's report and Joe Biden's 2020 presidential bid.

"It's easy for politicians to simply acknowledge that climate change exists. What's harder is a real plan that measures up to the urgency of the crisis," said Greenpeace.

The GOP quickly jumped on Joe Biden's history of losing. He "has been running for president and losing since the '80s, 2020 won't be any different," read a Republican National Committee statement.

The former English teacher works with the Biden Foundation, a nonprofit she set up with her husband, who's now running for president.

At the same time, Joe Biden's entry into the 2020 race was met with a several congressional endorsements.

"It meant so much that my language and proud deaf cultural identity was respected," Andy Pleasants told Newsweek.

Former Vice President Joe Biden has formally announced his candidacy—his third try—for the Democratic Party's nomination for president.

The former El Paso congressman said of those who advocated for the policy of border separation that "without accountability, you won't have justice. Without justice you will not have rule of law in this country and without accepting that no person, no matter what office he occupies, is above the law, then this country is not going to fulfill its promise or live according to its constitution."

"The president literally spends more time attacking Americans on Twitter than he does holding Russia accountable," Delaney's spokesman said.

Pete Buttigieg has drawn significant national attention over the past few days because of comments he has made about one of his chief 2020 rivals.

Buttigieg has raced ahead in Democratic polls this month but still struggles to attract the black and Hispanic vote, crucial blocs for a Democratic presidential contender.

Former Vice President Joe Biden is set to enter the Democratic presidential race later this week.

Citing her track record, the Democratic senator from Minnesota seemed to want kudos for her victories in Republican districts.

Speaking at a CNN town hall, the Democratic presidential candidate said it's up to Congress to decide on whether to begin impeachment proceedings.

"I think anybody who steps into the public sphere needs to make it clear that they are here to support people of any religion and people of no religion. But I also think we ought to be honest about where we are coming from," Buttigieg said.