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Tom Steyer Launches 2020 Campaign after Saying He Wouldn't

Associated Press

   WASHINGTON - Billionaire activist Tom Steyer is joining the race for
   the Democratic presidential nomination, reversing course after deciding
   earlier this year that he would forgo a run.

   Steyer made the announcement Tuesday, casting himself as an outsider
   who will oppose what he calls ``the hostile corporate takeover of our
   democracy.''

   The 62-year-old from California is one of the most visible and
   deep-pocketed liberals advocating for President Donald Trump's
   impeachment. He surprised many Democrats in January when he declared he
   would focus entirely on the impeachment effort instead of seeking the
   White House.

   Since then, Steyer has said he's grown frustrated at the pace at which
   the Democratic-controlled House is approaching Trump.

   Despite becoming a national voice on the impeachment issue, Steyer made
   no mention of it in his campaign announcement.

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