Sen. Christopher CoonsChristopher (Chris) Andrew CoonsMnuchin indicates openness to more PPP loans in next COVID-19 relief bill Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Michelle McMurry-Heath Republicans turning against new round of ,200 rebate checks MORE (D-Del.) on Wednesday said he is “confident” that 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 will run for president, saying Biden has said he is “all but certain” he will run.
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“He’s told me that he is all but certain he’s going to run,” Coons said on CNN’s “New Day.” “He’s feeling very optimistic about the prospects and is preparing for a run, but has not made that final decision. I expect that soon.”
“I’m confident he’s gonna run for president,” Coons added. “He’s 95 percent there and everything that needs to be in place for him to have a strong and successful launch is being put together.”
JUST IN: Sen. @ChrisCoons says he is “confident” former VP Joe Biden will run for President.
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— New Day (@NewDay) March 13, 2019
Biden has long considered a 2020 presidential bid.
If he does decide to run, he’ll be joining a Democratic field that includes a number of high-profile hopefuls including Sens. 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.), 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.).
Polls have consistently labeled Biden and Sanders as front-runners despite Biden not yet launching an official bid.
Biden told a crowd Tuesday at the International Association of Fire Fighters to conserve their energy because he “may need it in a few weeks.”
He also told a House Democrat on the phone that he was “giving it a shot,” which the Democrat took to mean he was running, The Hill reported Tuesday.
Biden spokesman Bill Russo disputed the Democrat’s statement, telling The Hill, “He has not made a final decision. No change.”