Obama's former running mate led most surveys of Democratic voters even before his official announcement.
Former US vice president Joe Biden says he will be 'more mindful' in the future about respecting personal space. AFP/File/ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Former US Vice President Joe Biden announced Thursday he is running for the White House, positioning the veteran Democrat as a front-runner among the many candidates seeking to challenge Donald Trump in 2020. In a tweet accompanied by a three-and-a-half minute video, Biden said he could not stand idly by as US President Donald Trump “fundamentally altered the character of this nation”.
But recent controversy over his tactile style, particularly with women, could dampen a rollout that he envisioned as the final main entry to the Democratic primary battle.
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