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On Friday, Joe Biden said he strongly considered Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont to be his labor secretary. However, after Democrats regained control of the senate, both men decided against the move. "I did give serious consideration on nominating my friend Bernie Sanders." Biden said. "I'm confident he could have done a fantastic job." Biden chose Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as his pick for labor Secretary.
On Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden promised a third round of stimulus checks. Business Insider reports Americans urgently need financial relief as the pandemic continues to hamper the economy. Biden said the actual dollar amount of the next direct payment remains "a negotiating issue." Biden added that Americans senators a round of thanks for pushing for direct payments in the latest COVID relief bill. The next COVID-19 stimulus package will extend federal unemployment assistance, Biden said. "People are desperately hurting."
Nancy Pelosi wants to be continue to be Speaker of the House. But, some left wing activist want a vote on Medicare-for-All. So, the activists are pressuring progressive lawmakers to refuse to vote for Pelosi unless she holds the first floor vote on Medicare-for-All. Business Insider reports that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is publicly rejecting those calls. AOC argues that Democrats don't have the votes to pass Medicare for All in the House.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton alongside her running mate Tim Kaine rallied over a thousand supporters in the small town of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Friday. Both Clinton and Kaine slammed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, as they adressed the crowd of supporters.
The Bernie Sanders celebs might be really feeling the burn now as their campaign is beginning to flame out as Hillary became the presumptive Democratic nominee for President. Some of Hillary's Hollywood friends include Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx and Katy Perry. While celebrities feeling the Bern include Rosario Dawson, Mark Ruffalo, Danny Glover, Susan Sarandon, Kristen Wiig and Will Arnett.
Democratic president candidate Bernie Sanders stages last rally before the Iowa Caucus. Rough cut. (No reporter narration.)