Biden Attacks Trump on ‘Character,’ Looking Past Democratic Foes

  • Biden delivers character speech before Des Moines Trump rally
  • Former vice president wants voters to look past primaries

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Clinton, Iowa, on Jan. 28, 2020.

Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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Joe Biden turned his attention to President Donald Trump in a bid Thursday to secure uncertain Iowa Democrats’ support before Monday’s presidential nominating caucuses, promising a clear general-election contrast on issues and values if he becomes the party’s nominee.

The former vice president has struggled to take a commanding position in Iowa, the first state on the Democratic primary calendar, with its caucus just four days away.