Biden picks up backing from 4 more black lawmakers

Biden picks up backing from 4 more black lawmakers A group of black lawmakers endorsed Joe Biden for president on Tuesday, giving the previous president his 15th endorsement from the influential Congressional Black Caucus. Reps. Frederica Wilson and Alcee Hastings of Florida, Donald Payne Jr. of latest Jersey and Sanford Bishop of Georgia each backed Biden during a joint statement first obtained by POLITICO, casting him because the candidate who can beat President Donald Trump in November and unify the state. “ Joe Biden has the experience, vision, and heart to reunify our country after four years of Donald Trump,” said Hastings, who added that Biden is ready to step in as commander in chief on Day One. “ He has the proven ability to connect and empathize with folks of all backgrounds. At a time when our president is doing everything he possibly can to divide our nation, Joe will be a driving force for healing and unity.” Wilson and Hastings had previously endorsed Sen