And with several states delaying their primaries to avoid the spread of the Covid-19 virus, Mr Biden can not reach the required majority of pledged convention delegates until May or June. Mr Biden is confident enough in his position that he has started to consider possibilities for a running mate, saying he intends to chose a woman. The immediate wild cards for Mr Biden, though, are Mr Sanders and the shifting primary calendar. At the least, Mr Biden and Mr Sanders have indicated they will not descend into a bitter fight. His team understands he has virtually no chance at the nomination, but they also said Mr Sanders wanted to leave on his own terms.

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2020 03:22 UTC