Vice President Joe Biden emphasized the issue of income inequality to a gathering of major donors and activists Friday night, telling them Democrats will work to address it to help working people, an attendee at the event told CNN. The remarks came during a reception for a coalition of liberal organizations called Democracy Alliance. Biden told the gathering that income in the United States is the most unequal it has been since the 1920s, according to an attendee, who spoke to CNN on the condition he not be identified since it was a private event. Income inequality appeared to be a priority for this audience, and has been a key focus for such leaders as Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, who received a warm welcome when she spoke to the group Thursday.
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Vice President Joe Biden addressed major donors and activists, attendee tells CNN
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He stressed the importance of addressing rising income inequality
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His remarks were well-received, but he didn't speak about his own 2016 intentions
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"No one responded" when he said Americans still prefer Democrats, attendee says
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