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Biden's Busy Schedule Spurs 2020 Speculation

The former vice president has made several public appearances recently, discussing foreign policy and boosting other Democrats. One political strategist says that's just usual Joe — not a campaign.
Former Vice President Joe Biden's recent flurry of events have raised questions about whether he is considering a 2020 presidential bid. / Alex Wong / Getty Images

This week, the typically upbeat, jovial Joe Biden sounded anything but during a speech in Washington.

"President Obama and I have been very quiet and respectful, giving the [Trump] administration time," the former vice president said Thursday night. "But some of these roots are being sunk too deeply. I believe it's time to challenge some of the dangerous assumptions."

Biden went on to excoriate the Trump administration's foreign policy. While accepting an award from Center for Strategic And International Studies, Biden said he was worried the country is "walking down a very dark

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