Olympic skater Michelle Kwan among senior Biden campaign staff

[brooklynite]

The Hill

Olympic figure skate Michelle Kwan is one of the high-profile figures joining former Vice President Joe Biden's newly announced campaign for president.

Kwan's addition to the campaign was announced Thursday in a press release coinciding with the campaign launch. In an Instagram post, the world champion figure skater wrote that she was "thrilled that @joebiden announced that he’s running for President!"

"I know that there is already a field of incredible democratic candidates and the 2020 election is so important we cannot lose sight of the big picture. Ultimately, I believe that the Vice President is the ideal candidate to unify our country with his experience, knowledge and track record of fighting for Americans," Kwan wrote, citing Biden's work with former President Obama to pass the Affordable Care Act, better known as ObamaCare.

"He championed marriage equality and remains at the forefront of ensuring LGBTQ rights. He has tackled climate change and pollution to protect our environment. He has earned the respect of the international community and, through his leadership, he will strengthen our relationships with our allies and stand up to meet rising global challenges," she continued.