Latest Dem in 2020 race fears for future generations
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet announced Thursday morning that he is running for president in 2020.
Bennet, a Democrat, said on “CBS This Morning” that he’ll seek the nomination. He hinged his announcement on the issues of economic mobility and restoring integrity in government.
“This country faces two enormous challenges, among others. One is a lack of economic mobility and opportunity for most Americans, and the other is the need to restore integrity to our government,” he said. “If we keep going down this road, we’re going to be the first generation of Americans to leave less opportunity, not more, to the next generation.”
Bennet, 54, has served in the Senate since 2009 and was superintendent of Denver Public Schools from 2005 to 2009.
He had openly considered a run for president before his announcement. On April 3, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He said the cancer was detected early, and his “prognosis is good.”
Weeks later, his office told the news outlet The Hill that he was cancer-free after having surgery.
He enters a large field of Democratic candidates looking to unseat President Donald Trump.