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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    In 2020 presidential race, can Joe Biden attract black voters?

    Former Vice President Joe Biden announced he’s running for president. Biden is the 20th Democrat to enter the race.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 25, 2019 • 1 min read

    Former Vice President Joe Biden announced he’s running for president. Biden is the 20th Democrat to enter the race. Party strategists hope he’ll appeal to white working-class men who historically have voted for Democrats, but went for Trump in 2016. However, black women and women of color in general are the most solid block of votes for the Democratic party. At a forum in Texas last night, eight of Biden’s opponents had to answer one big question: “Why should women of color vote for you?”

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Former Producer/Line Editor, Press Play

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      Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Zahra Billoo

      executive director at CAIR-San Francisco/Bay Area, spokesperson for She the People Forum

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    SB 50 would allow more housing near public transit in LA. Why is it controversial?
    1. 0:00In 2020 presidential race, can Joe Biden attract black voters?You’re reading this
    2. 13:08SB 50 would allow more housing near public transit in LA, but remains controversial
    3. 20:58UC Berkeley’s financial aid director says students shouldn’t fear loans
    4. 28:06How Hollywood writers are finding work after firing their agents
    5. 42:37Taco Madness 2019: The Final Four
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