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Biden Campaign Designates Black Woman As First Nominator For Presidential Candidacy

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Biden Claims That He Doesn't Need Barack Obama's Endorsement To Win

Former Vice President Joe Biden, currently in rural Iowa on his "No Malarkey" tour, also doubled down on his claim that he told President Obama not to endorse him back in October.
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Joe Biden Doesn't Think Marijuana Should Be Legalized On A Federal Level

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Collective Of Black Women Activists Rally Behind Elizabeth Warren

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New Poll Puts Warren Ahead Of Biden Going Into Presidential Primary Debate

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