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Biden says he doesn’t need Obama to enodorse him for the 2020 races

Tuesday, 03 December 2019 3:15 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 03 December 2019 3:15 AM ]

In this AFP file photo taken on November 9, 2016, US President Barack Obama (R) together with Vice President Joe Biden addresses the nation publicly for the first time since the shock election of Donald Trump as his successor, at the White House in Washington, DC.

Former Vice President Joe Biden says he does not need endorsement from his former boss, President Barrack Obama, for the 2020 presidential election.

The Democratic frontrunner made the comments in an interview with Politico on Monday, arguing that his close ties with Obama are evident.

“Everyone knows I’m close with him,” he said. “I don’t need an Obama endorsement.”

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Biden also reacted to a recent report about how Obama reportedly told another Democratic candidate that the former Delaware senator “really doesn’t have it” when it comes to connecting with voters on a personal level.

“He may have said that,” Biden said. “And if it’s true, and he said it, there’s truth to it.”

The Democratic frontrunner further undermined his 2020 rival, California Senator Elizabeth Warren.

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“Oh, great, she had a showing in Chicago,” Biden said of Warren derisively. “By the way, that’s a wonderful thing. Show me any numbers.”

He also accused South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg of stealing his plans for the 2020 presidential election.

“Set it up? He stole it! Set it up?” Biden told the news outlet. “No, he doesn’t have the enthusiasm and the moderate — moderate plan. It’s the Biden plan.”