campaign trail

campaign trail

Democrats

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders sought to broaden his appeal with black voters Friday in a speech denouncing “institutional racism” in the political and economic system. The Vermont senator addressed an overwhelmingly white crowd in the Republican stronghold of Greenville, S.C. He’s expected to meet privately with black leaders while in the state.

Vice President Joe Biden, huddling with longtime aides and family members, is evaluating what it would take to launch a viable presidential campaign against well-funded Democratic opponents with a huge head start. His advisers say Biden hasn’t made a decision, but the vice president and his associates have started gaming out mechanics such as fundraising, ballot deadlines and an early primary state strategy. Another key consideration is the personal consequences for the Biden family as they mourn the recent death of the vice president’s son Beau.