Biden seeks donors as he eyes presidential bid

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoseph (Joe) Robinette BidenSanders slams 'dangerous' Trump in speech launching campaign from Brooklyn CPAC attendees say Biden poses greatest threat to Trump Bloomberg aides interview potential staffers in New Hampshire, Iowa as 2020 speculation mounts: report MORE is trying to get donors to commit to his presidential campaign before launching a much-anticipated bid in the coming weeks.Sources close to Biden expect him to enter the race, but they say he is trying to get his fundraising in line in an effort to start strong out of the gates.“It’s a priority,” said one Biden ally, who is familiar with the former vice president’s planning. “There's been an Obama circle, a Clinton circle, even a Schumer circle but the man has been on the scene for 40 years and I can't think of a Biden circle, nationally,” another prominent Democratic donor said, explaining the vast web of check-writers surrounding Barack ObamaBarack Hussein ObamaA focus on national service can unify our divided country CPAC attendees say Biden poses greatest threat to Trump MSNBC's Haake: Bush family legacy 'erased from conservative history' at CPAC MORE, Bill and Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham Clinton5 takeaways as Republicans close ranks at CPAC An infanticide question awaits the Democratic nominee in 2020 The top 9 moments from Trump's two-hour CPAC speech MORE and Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerSchumer demands Trump apologize to Otto Warmbier's parents Coast Guard official accused of terror plot indicted on gun, drug charges Brennan fires back at 'selfish' Trump over Harry Reid criticism MORE (D-N.Y.). While it’s still early in the cycle, some donors — even those who were once Obama fundraisers and donors — are already committing to candidates.Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisSanders slams 'dangerous' Trump in speech launching campaign from Brooklyn CPAC attendees say Biden poses greatest threat to Trump Calif.