Former US Vice‑President Joe Biden has declared a presidential bid, putting an end to months of speculation.
The BBC reports in a video announcement, Biden argued that the "core values of the nation... our very democracy, everything that has made America America, is at stake".
The 76‑year‑old, who has already run twice for the presidency, enters a crowded race for the 2020 Democratic nomination.
He is up against 19 other hopefuls.
They include Senators Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders.
[BBC]
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