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Headline Roundup December 5th, 2019

Kerry Endorses Biden

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Former Secretary of State John Kerry (D - MA) has officially endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden (D - DE), Thursday, expressing his belief that Biden is the candidate to beat President Donald Trump. Kerry served with Biden in the United States Senate; in 2004 Kerry was the Democratic nominee for President, losing to incumbent George W. Bush (R -TX). Kerry's announcement accelerates anticipation of the previous two Democratic nominees, former President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton, potential presidential endorsements.

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Kerry endorses Biden in 2020 race: He 'can beat Donald Trump'
Kerry endorses Biden in 2020 race: He 'can beat Donald Trump'

The Hill

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Former Secretary of State John Kerry threw his support behind Joe Biden’s presidential campaign on Thursday, saying that the former vice president is “uniquely the person running for president who can beat Donald Trump” in 2020.

“I believe Joe Biden is the President our country desperately needs right now, not because I’ve known Joe so long, but because I know Joe so well,” Kerry, a former U.S. senator and the Democratic Party’s 2004 presidential nominee, said in a statement released by Biden’s campaign.

“I’ve never before seen the world more...

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John Kerry endorses Joe Biden for 2020 election
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Washington (CNN) - Former Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday endorsed Joe Biden for president in the 2020 race, saying the former vice president has the character and leadership skills to beat President Donald Trump.

"I believe Joe Biden is the President our country desperately needs right now, not because I've known Joe so long, but because I know Joe so well," Kerry said in a statement provided by the Biden campaign.

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John Kerry endorses Joe Biden, says he’s the one ‘who can beat Trump’
John Kerry endorses Joe Biden, says he’s the one ‘who can beat Trump’

New York Post (News)

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Former Secretary of State John Kerry endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid Thursday, saying even President Trump understands that the former vice president can beat him in 2020.

“I believe Joe Biden is the President our country desperately needs right now, not because I’ve known Joe so long, but because I know Joe so well. I’ve never before seen the world more in need of someone who on day one can begin the incredibly hard work of putting back together the world Donald Trump has smashed apart,” the 2004 Democratic presidential...

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