Month: August 2020

Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) is taking a day to assess whether she still has a path to the Democratic nomination after a disappointing Super Tuesday in which she failed to net a substantial delegate haul. Warren flew home to Boston late Tuesday, after a Detroit rally. She has no public events scheduled for the day. A senior campaign official told The Hill she would meet with staff to gauge her remaining chances. “Elizabeth is talking to her team to assess the path forward,” the campaign aide said. Warren has yet to win a single contest, and she suffered disappointing losses in both early voting states and in states that voted on Super Tuesday. She finished an embarrassing third place in Massachusetts, her home state, behind both former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE and Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.). By the end of the night, Warren had accumulated an estimated 50 delegates through both the early states and Tuesday’s contests, a tiny fraction of the number that Biden and Sanders added to their hauls. Biden’s strong performances on Tuesday, when he won at least nine of the 15 contests up for grabs, has catapulted him to a commanding lead in the race. He will claim at least 453 delegates, more than Sanders’s 382 delegates, with votes still to be counted and delegates still to be allocated in states like California and Texas. Former New York City Mayor Michael BloombergMichael BloombergEngel scrambles to fend off primary challenge from left It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process Liberals embrace super PACs they once shunned MORE, who suspended his campaign after his big bet on Super Tuesday went bust, finished the night with at least 44 delegates, two more than Warren earned on Tuesday. Click Here: Putters

Sen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-N.J.) announced his support for former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE’s presidential campaign early Monday, adding to Biden’s list of endorsements from his former primary opponents.

“The answer to hatred & division is to reignite our spirit of common purpose,” Booker, who ended his own presidential campaign in January, said in a tweet.

“@JoeBiden won’t only win – he’ll show there’s more that unites us than divides us,” the senator said, adding that Biden will “restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges.”

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“That’s why I’m proud to endorse Joe,” he said.

The answer to hatred & division is to reignite our spirit of common purpose.@JoeBiden won’t only win – he’ll
show there’s more that unites us than divides us.

He’ll restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges.

That’s why I’m proud to endorse Joe. pic.twitter.com/RcsnZs5mfQ

— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) March 9, 2020

Biden has added a slew of endorsements since an impressive showing on Super Tuesday last week, including one from Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (Calif.), another former rival for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.) and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE endorsed Biden after ending their 2020 campaigns shortly before Super Tuesday. The support from those fellow moderate candidates may have contributed to Biden’s surge in the 15 states in which ballots were cast last Tuesday. Biden himself credited Klobuchar for cinching his win in Minnesota.

Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D) also endorsed Biden before Super Tuesday.

Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.), a progressive candidate who ended her campaign after Super Tuesday, has said she will not immediately endorse a candidate.

Biden holds a slight lead in delegates over Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.). The two candidates will face off in six contests on Tuesday.

–Rebecca Klar contributed to this report, which was last updated at 7:52 a.m.

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE’s (D) campaign has reportedly contacted the Secret Service to request protection for the candidate.

A congressional aide told CNN on Thursday that the campaign had taken the first steps to obtaining protection from Secret Service agents, a service offered to major presidential candidates that would involve the agency taking over security for Biden’s campaign for the remainder of the primary and potential general election contest.

Biden’s campaign refused to comment on the matter, telling The Hill: “We don’t comment on security.”

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A spokesperson for the Secret Service also declined to comment, saying in a statement: “The U.S. Secret Service will not comment specifically on internal, pre-decisional deliberations or preparations related to the designation of a potential protectee.”

The congressional source told CNN that the “big four congressional leaders were notified today that the Biden campaign has submitted a formal request for USSS protection.”

“Disposition of the matter expected soon,” that source added.

The reported request comes days after protesters rushed the stage while Biden was speaking after Super Tuesday contests, coming inches from the candidate before being removed from stage.

Former presidential candidate Andrew YangAndrew YangGeorge Floyd protests show corporations must support racial and economic equality Andrew Yang discusses his universal basic income pilot program Andrew Yang on the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis MORE’s nonprofit on Friday announced that it is doling out $1,000 checks to 500 families in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Yang’s group, Humanity Forward, said it is sending “at least” $500,000 to 500 households total, consisting mostly of the “working poor” in the Bronx in response to the pandemic. The families will receive their $1,000 checks in the next two weeks.

Humanity Forward will also match its first $500,000 to provide relief to 500 more families who request emergency funds directly from the group, bringing its total commitment to $1 million to families across the country.

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“The coronavirus outbreak has absolutely devastated local economic activity, and working families are feeling it most,” Yang said. “Many feel like they don’t have money for groceries or rent, even as their child’s school shuts down. Our goal is to get money into their hands as quickly as possible so they can focus on keeping themselves and their families healthy.”

“This is exactly what our government should do, and we are doing it now so that families can get relief as quickly as possible.” 

Beyond the direct donations to families, Humanity Forward is also partnering with One Fair Wage (OFW) to help send payments to service workers who are bearing the brunt of the economic impact of the coronavirus.

“Literally millions of service workers from restaurants and other personal care businesses have been laid off due to COVID-19,” said OFW President Saru Jayaraman. “Thanks to Andrew Yang and Humanity Forward, we will be able to provide thousands of New York service workers with cash relief of $213 — symbolizing the fact that the subminimum wage for tipped workers is still a paltry $2.13 an hour.” 

The efforts are the first major move by the group, which Yang launched earlier this month, to focus on the issues he promoted in his White House campaign, including a universal basic income. 

Yang, who rose from a political unknown at the start of the presidential bid to a social media phenomenon, centered his ultimately failed campaign around providing $1,000 a month for every U.S. adult, pressuring tech companies to compensate people for the use of their information and warning of the impact automation will have on jobs.

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Republican Todd McMurtry is seizing on Rep. Thomas MassieThomas Harold MassieRep. Massie called out by primary opponent for previous display of Confederate flag House holds first-ever proxy votes during pandemic House GOP lawmaker breaks with party to back proxy voting MORE’s (R-Ky.) attempt to hold up a more than $2 trillion coronavirus relief package to lend momentum to his primary bid against the four-term congressman.

Massie, who represents Kentucky’s 4th District, tried to delay the relief bill on Friday as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle scrambled to get it through the House of Representatives and to President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s desk.

The Kentucky congressman argued that he wanted a recorded vote on the package, saying that doing so would ensure that “our republic doesn’t die by unanimous consent.”

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House leaders from both parties shut down Massie’s efforts, and the legislation ultimately passed by a voice vote. Nevertheless, the maneuver prompted outrage among Republicans, including Trump, who dubbed Massie a “disaster for America” and called for the GOP to “throw Massie out” of the party.

McMurtry’s candidacy has now picked up steam in recent days, and he has ramped up attacks against Massie and won the endorsement of the Republican Jewish Coalition PAC, an influential group that rarely weighs in on primary races.

McMurtry, who launched his campaign in January, cast Massie as insufficiently loyal to Trump and his agenda, arguing that he would be a more reliably conservative vote in the House.

“At a time of unprecedented crisis in our country, Massie tried to make it all about him. We need a Congressman who will earn respect, build influence, and get things done for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and for our country,” McMurtry tweeted on Sunday. “It’s time for a change.”

Trump hasn’t yet weighed in on McMurtry’s candidacy. But multiple Republican strategists said that his castigation of Massie last week could sound the death knell for the congressman’s campaign, noting the president’s deep popularity in Kentucky and his massive 36-point victory over Democratic nominee Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE in Massie’s district in 2016.

“Trump is more popular today in Kentucky than he was in November 2016,” one GOP operative said. “That’s the power center here.”

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Meanwhile, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), which supports GOP House incumbents, is staying out of the race. A spokesman for the group noted on Monday that the NRCC does not get involved in primaries.

Massie defended his tactics, telling Fox News’s Neil Cavuto in an interview on Saturday that by demanding a recorded vote, even amid the coronavirus outbreak, he was only seeking to force members of Congress to show up for work.

“It’s not constitutional to do any legislative business without at least half of the members of Congress present. And I also thought, if we’re going to pass the biggest spending bill in the history of mankind, that people should go on record for this.”

Massie’s procedural maneuver to slow the passage of the relief bill was not out of character for the libertarian-minded Kentucky Republican, who has built a reputation as something of a contrarian in the House.

That track record has won Massie the support of a handful of influential conservative groups like Club for Growth, which endorsed Massie’s reelection bid in February.

But Scott Jennings, a Kentucky-based Republican consultant and former campaign adviser to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote GOP senator to try to reverse requirement that Pentagon remove Confederate names from bases No, ‘blue states’ do not bail out ‘red states’ MORE (R-Ky.), said that Massie may have miscalculated the political costs of objecting to the quick passage of the relief package.

“Massie has always had a streak of contrarianism in him and most people have treated it as just kind of quirky,” Jennings said. “But that’s when the stakes aren’t so high. And right now, the stakes are high.”

That miscalculation may give McMurtry the break he needs to defeat Massie in the district’s June Republican primary, Jennings said.

“Massie had the advantage before this, because nothing had happened that was a true course correction. I’m not sure McMurtry would have been able to stick the landing,” Jennings said.

“But this obviously earth-shattering news event combined with Trump’s intervention has definitely given McMurtry the break that he needed to change the trajectory of the race. Now it’s on him to stick it.”

McMurtry built up something of a national profile last year as the lawyer representing Nicholas Sandmann, a student at Covington Catholic High School who found himself at the center of controversy over a confrontation with a Native American activist at the 2019 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

But there are still question marks hanging over McMurtry’s campaign. He remains a relatively unknown quantity within Kentucky’s 4th District, and it’s unclear whether he has the money to fund an aggressive push against Massie. He only launched his campaign in January, meaning that he won’t file his first financial report with the Federal Election Commission until April 15.

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At the same time, polling in the race has been scarce. A poll commissioned by Club for Growth last summer, before McMurtry ever launched his campaign, found Massie with the support of 50 percent of likely GOP primary voters in Kentucky’s 4th District, while only about 36 percent said they would consider a primary challenger.

Still, there are signs that Massie is taking McMurtry’s primary challenge seriously.

His campaign aired a television ad in South Florida in January, while Trump was staying at his Mar-a-Lago club, resurfacing past Facebook posts from McMurtry criticizing the president, including one in which he dubbed Trump “an idiot” and another describing him as “the epitome of a weak male.”

Speaking with Cavuto on Fox News over the weekend, Massie acknowledged the blowback he has faced in the wake of the Friday vote, saying that he feels “like a speed bump that’s been run over by 400 sets of tires.”

But he also insisted that his constituents supported his efforts to hold up the relief bill.

“When I get home, they really appreciate the fact that I stood up for the Constitution and I didn’t let these folks shirk their responsibility,” he said.

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President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE raised questions about the Democratic Primary on Wednesday evening at a White House briefing, suggesting President Obama “knows something that you don’t know.”

“It does amaze me that President Obama has not supported Sleepy Joe. It just hasn’t happened. When is it going to happen?” Trump said. “He knows something that you don’t know. That I think I know. But you don’t know.”

President Trump on @BernieSanders: “He didn’t really drop out. What about his delegates? I mean, he said he’s going to keep his delegates. That’s a weird deal… I don’t know why President Obama hasn’t supported @JoeBiden a long time ago, there’s something he feels is wrong…” pic.twitter.com/uwRcwZY1vV

— CSPAN (@cspan) April 8, 2020

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Trump went on to say there’s “a weird deal going on” in the party, pointing out that Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE said he’s keeping his delegates, a move the Vermont Independent made clear is meant to further his progressive platform during the nomination process. 

“He didn’t really drop out. What about his delegates?” Trump said. “I mean, he said he’s going to keep his delegates. That’s a weird deal going on.”

Trump has tried to deepen division within the Democratic Party throughout the race. Soon after Sanders conceded, Trump tweeted “thank you” to the Vermont Independent’s fellow left-wing senator and former opponent Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass), whom the president credited for Sanders’s plummet. 

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“Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday!” Trump tweeted. “This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Party, TRADE!”

Bernie Sanders is OUT! Thank you to Elizabeth Warren. If not for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday! This ended just like the Democrats & the DNC wanted, same as the Crooked Hillary fiasco. The Bernie people should come to the Republican Party, TRADE!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 8, 2020

Updated: April 9 at 6:10 a.m.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck SchumerChuck SchumerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus antibody treatment | CMS warns nursing homes against seizing residents’ stimulus checks Schumer requests briefing with White House coronavirus task force as cases rise Schumer on Trump’s tweet about 75-year-old protester: He ‘should go back to hiding in the bunker’ MORE (D-N.Y.) said on Sunday when asked about a potential primary challenge from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezAttorney says 75-year-old man shoved by Buffalo police suffered brain injury How language is bringing down Donald Trump Highest-circulation Kentucky newspaper endorses Charles Booker in Senate race MORE (D-N.Y.) that he’s focused on his job. 

“Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this week did not rule out a possible 2022 primary run against you,” CNN’s Jake TapperJacob (Jake) Paul TapperCarson says issues over systemic racism are ‘very uncommon now’ Congressional Black Caucus chair says ‘a lot of’ House GOP interest in police reform bill National security adviser blames ‘a few bad apples,’ says there’s not systemic racism in law enforcement MORE asked Schumer on “State of the Union,” referencing the representative’s interview with Politico Playbook last week. “Are you confident you could beat her?”

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“Look, throughout my career, I have done my job. I’m totally focused on this COVID. We are the epicenter,” Schumer responded, referring to his home state. 

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“And I have found, throughout my career, you do your job well, everything else works out OK,” he added. 

Asked by Politico if she would run a primary campaign against Schumer in 2022, Ocasio-Cortez maintained that she is focused on her House reelection campaign. 

“I’m very much focused on my election in 2020, and honestly this news cycle is so insane, who knows where any of us are going to be in 2022?” she said. 

Pressed on whether she would rule out a run against Schumer, Ocasio-Cortez replied: “I literally don’t even think about this in any serious way so, like, I don’t know.”

Ocasio-Cortez is one of the most progressive Democratic lawmakers. She became the youngest woman elected to Congress in 2018, after defeating Democratic incumbent Rep. Joe CrowleyJoseph (Joe) CrowleyLobbying firm cuts ties to Trent Lott amid national anti-racism protests Engel says he refuses to seek NYT endorsement over Cotton op-ed Ocasio-Cortez endorses Engel primary challenger MORE in a primary race.

Rep. Joyce BeattyJoyce Birdson BeattyThe Hill’s Morning Report – Trump mobilizes military against ‘angry mob,’ holds controversial photo op The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump tweets as tensions escalate across US States respond with force amid another night of protests MORE won the Democratic primary in Ohio’s 3rd District Tuesday, beating back a progressive challenger as she seeks a fifth term in the seat.

Beatty won Tuesday’s contest over Morgan Harper, an attorney who was heavily funded by outside progressive groups.

The race was called early Wednesday morning, with tallies showing Beatty dispatching Harper by 36 points, 68 to 32 percent.

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“I am proud to be a voice for this district, and I am grateful to have won my primary tonight to be able to continue to stand up, give back and get things done for the Third Congressional District, and am looking forward to November,” Beatty wrote on Twitter. “I will continue to fight on the issues that matter to the people of the Third District from healthcare to housing to supporting our small businesses, the work continues.”

Beatty is now expected to coast to reelection — she defeated her Republican opponent by nearly 50 points in 2018.

Tuesday’s contest between Beatty and Harper was just the latest in the ongoing battle between establishment candidates and progressives within the Democratic Party.

Beatty garnered substantial support from the Congressional Black Caucus, of which she is a member, while Harper was backed by Justice Democrats, which has already targeted a number of incumbent Democrats deemed insufficiently liberal.

Harper hammered Beatty during the race over accepting donations from corporate PACs, while the incumbent pointed to her support for progressive policies such as “Medicare for All.” 

Progressives successfully knocked off centrist Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) in March but have thus far failed to unseat any other incumbent.

Updated at 9:18 a.m.

British heritage brand Belstaff is the new official outfitter for British
cycling team, Ineos Grenadiers, at this year’s Tour de France. This follows
yesterday’s news of the eight riders making up the Tour de France team and
name switch from Team Ineos to Ineos Grenadiers.

Last month, Belstaff became the official outfitter of the Grenadier, the
new 4×4 vehicle designed, engineered and manufactured by INEOS Automotive.
This partnership will now be extended to the cycling team.

The team will wear Belstaff clothing at official Tour de France events
beginning August 26, with a future ambition to build a bespoke off-bike
collection for the team.

In a statement, Ineos Grenadiers CEO Fran Millar said, “Belstaff is an
iconic British brand who have a long and rich pedigree in racing. Belstaff
is already providing the clothing for the Grenadier, so this was a natural
progression as we begin to race as the Ineos Grenadiers for the first time.
We look forward to developing the partnership as we work on future
collaborations that are built for purpose – a British racing heritage brand
supporting the needs of a modern day racing team.”

This isn’t the first time Belstaff has designed for a cycling team. In the
1930s, Belstaff produced capes for cyclists, which is where the modern
waterproof jackets – race capes – get their name.

In a statement, Belstaff CEO Helen Wright said, “For almost a hundred years
Belstaff has outfitted adventurous spirits and individuals who set out to
push the limits of their being. Cycling has an incredible history of grit
and determination which is reflected in our own. We’re proud to support
Ineos Grenadiers, a team of winners from across the world who have stood on
the podiums of the sport’s biggest races through their own tenacity.”

The brand is preparing a durable capsule collection that will be worn by
the team at official events. The first collection will launch in August in
Nice, in the lead up to the 2020 Tour de France.

photos: courtesy of Karla Otto

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Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) said Monday that he is staying out of former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE’s search for a running mate but that he’ll continue to press the presumptive Democratic nominee to fill his Cabinet with progressives.

Speaking at a Washington Post Live event, Sanders was asked if he’d provided input to the Biden campaign as it conducts a search for a woman to be his vice presidential candidate.

“That’s an issue I’ve kind of stayed away from,” Sanders said.

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“It’s a decision he’s going to have to make, someone you trust. Picking a running mate is a very personal decision, it’s not just an ideological decision, it’s a personal decision and he is who he is and he’ll have to make a decision picking somebody he’s comfortable with.”

Biden is reportedly considering several top Democratic women to be his running mate, including Sens. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.), as well as Rep. Val DemingsValdez (Val) Venita DemingsHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says country needs to rethink what ‘policing’ means; US cases surpass 2 million with no end to pandemic in sight Democrats press Intel chief for answers on foreign efforts to exploit US racial tensions MORE (D-Fla.) and former Georgia state House member Stacey Abrams.

Warren is the favored candidate for vice president among the progressive left. She and Sanders have long been close ideological allies in the Senate, but they clashed bitterly at times over the course of the Democratic presidential primary.

Sanders on Monday declined to endorse anyone to be Biden’s running mate.

“Elizabeth is an outstanding U.S. senator and I think she’d be a great choice, if that’s someone Biden feels comfortable with,” he said.

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“It’s a very personal decision, not quite like getting married, but it’s someone you have to feel comfortable with and a lot of that is personal chemistry,” Sanders said.

Sanders on Monday said that he’d do everything in his power to ensure that Biden defeats President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE in November.

However, he acknowledged that he and Biden still have “strong political disagreements” and said he’d continue to push the former vice president on both the policy front and to ensure that progressives are represented in his administration.

The Vermont senator said he hopes Biden will look to the Congressional Progressive Caucus to choose who will lead his Treasury Department and Department of Health and Human Services if he wins in November.

“I hope very much that Joe will take a hard look at some of the leading progressives in this country … what you need to bring into the Cabinet is not only people who have the progressive ideology, but people who have the experience of interacting with working-class people, who understand that now is the time to tell the billionaire class and 1 percent that this economy is going to change,” Sanders said.

In addition, Sanders said he’d continue to push Biden on key issues, such as health care, where the left is pushing for a single-payer option often expressed as “Medicare for All.” Biden says he’s committed to expanding ObamaCare.

“Absolutely, look, no question, look, I’m supporting Joe Biden, but Joe and I have very serious disagreements on policy,” Sanders said.

“I strongly support Joe, but it’s just hard for me to imagine how anybody could defend the current structure of our health care system,” he added.

Still, Sanders said that his supporters should not be skeptical of Biden’s commitment to progressive ideals, saying that the left has put into the mainstream many issues that were once dismissed by centrist Democrats.

“You’ve got someone like a Joe Biden, right now, who does not hold all my views — Joe believes in $15 minimum wage now,” Sanders said. “Joe believes in creating millions of jobs rebuilding the infrastructure. Joe believes in making it much easier for workers to join unions. I think you’re going to see him coming out very strongly on some progressive ideas on climate change. So we’ve come a long way, and it’ something we should be very proud of.”

Sanders, who mounted vigorous challenges to Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE in 2016 and Biden in 2020 but fell short both times, was asked if he would ever consider running for president again.

“I think the likelihood is very, very slim at that,” he said. “I think next time around you’ll see another progressive carrying the banner … I think it’s very, very unlikely that I’ll ever be running for president again.

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