Rep. Cedric Richmond is looking to play a formal role in Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, possibly even as a campaign co-chair, according to Democratic sources
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“I have not been offered that yet,” Richmond said of the campaign co-chair position in an interview. “But the shorter answer is that there’s probably not a lot I would say ‘no’ to in terms of making sure we beat Donald Trump and helping [Biden]. I really believe in his campaign and his body of work, as well as his ability to beat Trump.”
Richmond remains close to Cory Booker of New Jersey and Kamala Harris of California, two African American senators seeking the Democratic presidential nod. He gave maximum contributions to both senators’ campaigns, yet was one of the first lawmakers to endorse Biden. Richmond, however, said his interest in a role on the Biden campaign is as much about taking on Trump as it is about his support for the former vice president.
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