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Is Lamont's Endorsement Political Payback After Biden Campaigned For Him During 2018 Race?

Gov. Ned Lamont is endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Gov. Ned Lamont posted this photo of former Vice President Joe Biden coming to Connecticut to back Lamont's gubernatorial campaign.

Gov. Ned Lamont posted this photo of former Vice President Joe Biden coming to Connecticut to back Lamont's gubernatorial campaign.

Photo Credit: Twitter/ @NedLamont

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Who is your choice to win the Democratic presidential nomination?
Final Results Voting Closed

Who is your choice to win the Democratic presidential nomination?

  • Former Vice President Joe Biden
    29%
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders
    4%
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren
    9%
  • Mayor Pete Buttigieg
    8%
  • Sen. Kamala Harris
    25%
  • Rep. Beto O'Rourke
    1%
  • Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro
    1%
  • Sen. Cory Booker
    1%
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar
    2%
  • Sen. Michael Bennet
    1%
  • Other
    17%
  • Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
    0%
  • Mayor Bill de Blasio
    2%

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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