Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots
(WorldNews Politics)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden worked out deals with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. He defended Vice President Mike Pence as a “decent guy” and eulogized Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain`s “fairness, honesty, dignity, respect.” When he launched his presidential campaign, such overtures to Republicans were central to Biden`s promise to “unify the country” and “restore the soul of the nation” after defeating President Donald Trump. Now that he`s the presumptive Democratic nominee, Biden is sharpening his tone, still pitching consensus but touting a “bold agenda” aimed at mollifying progressives who remain skeptical he`ll deliver enough on health care, student loan debts and the...