Stein Seeks Biden Boost in North Carolina Governor's Race

Manoj Prasad Published Date: 10 - 03 - 2024 12: 15 PM Scribbled Underline

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[{"selector":"#anim-e869ecd0-418f-444a-bf2d-f0a424a338ac [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Attorney General said he will bring his "fighting spirit" to the governor's office to improve schools and community safety.

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[{"selector":"#anim-fbe56343-5d45-4857-a40f-ec59aeea1da0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Stein's desire to have Biden campaign for him implies he thinks the President's presence could help Democrats win the closely watched gubernatorial election in North Carolina, a swing state.