Joe Biden formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, setting him up for a bruising challenge to U.S. President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest. This is 77-year-old Biden's third bid for the presidency and his success in capturing the Democratic nomination was driven by strong support from black voters. WATCH | Biden apologizes for comment on black voters:Joe Biden is apologizing for saying voters "ain't black" if they are considering voting for Trump. Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright says while he would phrase it differently, he understood what Biden was trying to say. 6:43Black voters are unlikely to back Trump over Biden by a wide margin.

Source: CBC News June 06, 2020 02:31 UTC