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Democratic delegates gear up to support Biden -- from afar

Democratic delegates gear up to support Biden -- from afar

08/18/2020

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Democratic delegates gear up to support Biden -- from afar

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Democratic delegates gear up to support Biden -- from afar

More than 35 million Americans voted in Democratic presidential primaries this year. But when it comes to officially nominating former Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, nearly 4,000 delegates have the responsibility. This year, the delegates will be mostly watching from home. Here is what some of them had to say about their role and virtual attendance.

08/18/2020

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