Biden says he seriously considered Bernie Sanders for labor secretary, but couldn't risk Senate control
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"I did give serious consideration on nominating my friend Bernie Sanders to this position," Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware. "I'm confident he could have done a fantastic job. I can think of no more passionate, devoted ally to working people in this country."
He added: "But after Tuesday's results in Georgia, giving Democratic control to the United States Senate and a tie vote, Bernie and I agreed — and as a matter of fact Bernie said — we can't put control of the Senate at risk on the outcome of a special election in Vermont."
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