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January 2, 2019

Sen. Warren Announces 2020 Presidential Exploratory Committee
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Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren announced Monday she
was launching an exploratory committee for a possible 2020 presidential
campaign. She becomes the highest- profile Democrat to confirm her
likely presidential bid in what is expected to be a crowded primary
field. Her video announcement took on the familiar themes of economic
inequality and reining in corporate greed. This is Warren speaking to
reporters later that day.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: "America's middle class is getting hollowed out.
And opportunity, for too many of our young people, is shrinking. So, I'm
in this fight all the way. Right now, Washington works great for the
wealthy and the well-connected. It's just not working for anyone else.
But I am optimistic. I believe in what we can do together. I'm going to
build a grassroots campaign."

On Tuesday, Senator Warren said she plans to visit Iowa this weekend.
Iowa is a popular first stop for presidential candidates as it is the
first state to participate in the primaries.


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