Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Friday night that he had finally clinched the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, setting up a general election fight against President Trump amid a pandemic, an economic downturn, and widespread protests against police brutality targeting the black community.
“It was an honor to compete alongside one of the most talented groups of candidates the Democratic Party has ever fielded — and I am proud to say that we are going into this general election a united party,” Biden, 77, said in a statement. “I am going to spend every day between now and Nov. 3 fighting to earn the votes of Americans all across this great country so that, together, we can win the battle for the soul of this nation and make sure that as we rebuild our economy, everyone comes along.”
