Three weeks ago, Joe Biden took control of the Democratic presidential primary. Now he's working to reassert himself politically as much of the nation focuses on the pandemic - and President Trump's response to it.
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Wilmington, De.
In an interview with CNN, Biden took an increasingly aggressive stance against the president’s coronavirus response, urging him to “stop talking and start listening to the medical experts.” Trump, for his part Tuesday, summoned his favorite nickname for his likely fall opponent, dismissing any critiques from “Sleepy Joe Biden.” The former vice president laughed on CNN when shown clips of Trump’s barbs. “What a piece of work,” Biden said.
On Monday, Biden broadcast an address on the outbreak, but his remarks, which came at the same time as a briefing by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, weren’t picked up live by any of the major networks. On Tuesday, when Biden appeared on “The View,” some stations cut away to briefings from local leaders on the virus.
While he was delivering remarks Monday for the first time from his new at-home television studio, his telestrator appeared to malfunction or he otherwise lost his place. Biden stumbled for a few seconds and gestured to staff standing out of the frame before getting back on track with his list of suggested policy ideas to combat the pandemic.
Sanders’ campaign announced that millions watched a series of virtual town halls he’s held in recent days with musical acts and high-profile supporters, including New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The senator also urged his army of online donors nationwide to forgo giving to his campaign and instead donate to five charities he said were on the front lines of the response to the virus.
Biden, meanwhile, has mentioned that he’s in contact with Democratic elected officials, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, whose state is a coronavirus hotspot. But Biden has not tipped his hand on whether he’s tried to shape the Democratic response or negotiations on Capitol Hill or whether he’s simply seeking briefings so he’s up to speed on how his party is trying to wield power.
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