New Poll Shows Biden Would Be Strongest Democrat Against Republicans In North Carolina
A new poll found Biden performing better than both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in head to head contests with the leading Republicans.
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A new poll found Biden performing better than both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in head to head contests with the leading Republicans.
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