The left wing of the Democratic Party, along with liberal activist groups, is fighting to prevent President-elect Joe Biden from appointing senior administration officials who they perceive as beholden to corporate interests. This primarily includes blocking those with ties to Wall Street and the fossil fuel industry.

Nevertheless, a few high-level appointees with strong corporate ties have made it into the future Biden administration.

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