"Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D), who centered his short-lived 2020 presidential campaign around climate change, said Wednesday that he would endorse former Vice President Joe Biden's White House bid after receiving assurances that the issue would be a major focus of a Biden administration.
“I am convinced, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that this will be a major driving force of his administration," Inslee told The New York Times in an interview published on Wednesday. “I think what you’re going to see is an increased commitment to some shorter-term actions, and he’s been very open to that.”
Inslee echoed those comments Wednesday while appearing on “Here’s the Deal,” a new podcast broadcast by Biden's campaign. In an interview with the presumptive Democratic nominee, Inslee said he couldn't wait to have an "optimist" back in the White House."
Justin Wise and Rebecca Beitsch report for The Hill April 22, 2020.
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