Bolstered by his legacy as Barack Obama’s vice-president, Biden was expected to be an early frontrunner in a diverse Democratic field that features several heavyweight contenders but no clear favourite. Donald Trump posted a threatening greeting to Biden on Twitter, saying: “Welcome to the race Sleepy Joe. If successful, Biden, 76, would become the oldest person to be elected president in US history. If successful, Biden would become the oldest person to be elected president in US history. But bolstered by his legacy as Barack Obama’s vice-president, Biden is expected to be the early frontrunner.

Source: The Guardian April 25, 2019 10:08 UTC