Black Staff Matters: Behind the Scenes with the Biden 2020 Team
Friday, March 13, 2020
Published by Ebony
Before declaring Philadelphia ground zero for his campaign operations, former Vice President Joe Biden was taking another important step in launching his presidential bid—enlisting seasoned Black Democratic strategists.
“I’m very proud to have a diverse and experienced staff; it’s important that this campaign has a wide range of perspectives, voices and backgrounds that reflect the America we live in,” Biden said. “I’m glad to have this growing staff be a part of team Biden as we all work together to unite our nation and rebuild an inclusive middle class for all.”
Snagging top Black advisers, such as those who led House Democrats to victories during the 2018 midterms at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and drove the Health and Human Services Department’s’ Affordable Care Act enrollment campaign, is an example of Biden’s commitment to cultural competency.
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