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Who is your choice to win the Democratic presidential nomination?
- Former Vice President Joe Biden
- Sen. Bernie Sanders
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren
- Mayor Pete Buttigieg
- Sen. Kamala Harris
- Rep. Beto O'Rourke
- Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro
- Sen. Cory Booker
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar
- Sen. Michael Bennet
- Other
- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
- Mayor Bill de Blasio
But is it merely political payback for the Delaware Democrat's support during Lamont's gubernatorial campaign?
"When my campaign needed a final push last fall, @JoeBiden was there. I’ve gotten to know him more over the years and now, I’m grateful that he’s thrown his hat in the ring to run against President Trump," Lamont tweeted last week, along with a photo of Biden campaigning for him.
Lamont continued on Twitter: "As Democrats, we are fortunate to have such an impressive field. The strength of our candidates is good for our democracy and for us as a nation. Joe has spent his entire life fighting for hard-working American families. That’s the kind of President we need now more than ever."
Lamont also contributed money to Biden’s campaign, according to the Hartford Courant.
Lamont's support comes as Biden has lost ground in recent polls and stumbled during last month's presidential debate.
Connecticut's presidential primary is in April 2020.
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