The Latest: Biden's message to Senate Democrats: I'm ready
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):
4:40 p.m.
Joe Biden has joined Senate Democrats for a conference call lunch and told them he is taking nothing for granted in the race for the White House and the down-ballot effort to wrest the Senate’s majority control from Republicans.
The Democratic presidential nominee fielded questions Thursday afternoon about his strategy win back the chamber and defeat President Donald Trump.
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says, “You could tell he’s really fired up and he’s working hard and is going to be be out there and be much as he possibly can.”
On the private call, Biden did not take on Trump directly but outlined what’s at stake in the election.
Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow says, “He just said, ‘You know what we’re up against. You know why this is so important.'”
Biden’s message, said Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin, was clear: “They’re ready.”
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE:
President Donald Trump spoke at the National Archives to commemorate Constitution Day and is holding a rally in central Wisconsin on Thursday night. His Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, joined Senate Democrats for an online lunch and is participating in a drive-in CNN town hall in Moosic, Pennsylvania, on Thursday night.
Read more:
— Trump aims to boost rural turnout in crucial Wisconsin
— AP-NORC poll: Trump faces deep pessimism as election nears
— 'Fired up’ Biden discusses strategy with Senate Democrats
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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:
3:45 p.m.
President Donald Trump is aiming to boost enthusiasm among rural Wisconsin voters, looking to repeat his path to victory four years ago.
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