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President-elect Joe Biden is naming some of his most prominent allies to be the co-chairs for his upcoming Inauguration.
Biden named Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) as the chairman for the Jan. 20 swearing-in. Clyburn, the House Majority Whip, was arguably Bidens most important proponent: it was Clyburns endorsement that helped swing the South Carolina primary and began Bidens remarkable comeback in the Democratic field.
The Inaugural Committee also unveiled four co-chairs: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti, longtime ally Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Bidens home state of Delaware and Rep. Cedric Richmond of Louisiana, who is set to leave the House to be a senior Biden adviser.
The pandemic is expected to keep the inauguration far smaller than previously.
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