Biden says he will start vetting process for VP pick 'in a matter of weeks'
By John Bowden - 03/22/20 07:21 PM EDT
Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) said Sunday that he would begin the process of searching for a vice presidential candidate in a few weeks as he cements his lead as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary race for the White House.
In comments to reporters during a phone call with members of the media and supporters, the former vice president said that he was looking at a minimum of "six or seven" possible candidates for the position.
“I have to start that vetting process relatively soon, meaning in a matter of weeks," Biden said. "I think there will be a group that is in excess of six or seven people that I look at – because those background checks matter."
Biden in the call acknowledged he had consulted with former President Barack Obama about his possible pick. During a debate earlier in the month, Biden pledged to pick a woman as his vice president.
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