(Charlie Neibergall | The Associated Press) In this May 1, 2019, photo, former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden greets audience members during a rally in Iowa City, Iowa. Biden’s candidacy didn’t scare off any of his rivals, who lined up one after another in a race they believed was truly up for grabs. Did they underestimate him? Biden’s political liabilities are many, but he’s quickly emerged as an overwhelming front-runner who’s dominating the race for money and political oxygen in the crowded 2020 Democratic contest.
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