'Apologize for what? Cory should apologize. He knows better; there’s not a racist bone in my body.' Joe Biden responds to fellow 2020 Democratic presidential candidates' criticisms of his comments about having worked with segregationists.
Later Wednesday, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris — both presidential contenders — responded to Biden's comments.
On the campaign trail, Biden, who has previously mentioned both Eastland and Talmadge in appearances, cautions against those who believe it's not worth the time to even try and persuade those across the aisle or with lawmakers who have morally different views on divisive issues. Biden's team has long advised him not to discuss his relationships with former senators, including the segregationists, according to advisers. Another senator he has name-checked far more often is Jesse Helms, a conservative who represented North Carolina and was charged with racism throughout his career.
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