Biden and Harris preemptively sow doubt on Trump vaccine announcement

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There’s still a gaping partisan divide over masks, but a second chasm is emerging between Democrats and Republicans over a possible coronavirus vaccine announcement before the general election.

Like any hint of economic improvement before the Nov. 3 contest, a COVID-19 vaccine could tip public opinion in President Trump’s favor. That political reality means the 2020 Democratic ticket is now balancing its hopes for a vaccine with its White House aspirations.

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