News Wrap: Obama endorses Biden, urges 'great awakening' in politics

PBS News Hour - World

English - April 14, 2020 22:50 - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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In our news wrap Tuesday, former President Barack Obama ended months of neutrality and endorsed his vice president, Joe Biden, for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama said Biden has the character and experience to guide the nation through one of its darkest times. Also, the U.S. Senate appears to be at a stalemate over adding another $250 billion to aid small business amid the pandemic.