THE HILL
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday rallied support for Ben Jealous, who won the Maryland Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday.
He said today's Republican Party prioritizes corporate wealth over middle-class, working families, the Sun reported."We have to stop [the Republican party]," Biden reportedly told the crowd at the fundraiser. "We can't do it if we're divided."
Democratic Party sources told the Sun that Jealous raised about $150,000 on Saturday night.
Biden was joined by major players in the Maryland Democratic party, such as Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. Elijah Cummings, and the national party
The current and former lawmakers praised Jealous's positions on health care and criminal justice reform, according to the Sun.
Biden said the party should focus on restoring and expanding access "to the middle class."
Jealous faces an uphill battle, as incumbent Hogan's campaign has nearly $9 million on hand compared to Jealous's $660,000, the Baltimore Sun reported
Jealous is a progressive candidate who was backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.). He will run against Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) this November.
Biden encouraged Maryland Democrats to come together ahead of this year's general elections, according to the Baltimore Sun.