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Joe Biden walks to precipice of presidential run in speech to firefighters

Joe Biden's speech to the a firefighters' convention emphasized his blue-collar public image and the appeal that supporters argue makes him Democrats' best bet to win back key voter blocs in swing states that flipped to President Donald Trump.

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to the International Association of Firefighters at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, amid growing expectations he'll soon announce he's running for president.
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to the International Association of Firefighters at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, amid growing expectations he'll soon announce he's running for president.Read moreAndrew Harnik / AP
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