Activist Ady Barkan called out former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenPelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Hillicon Valley: Subpoenas for Facebook, Google and Twitter on the cards | Wray rebuffs mail-in voting conspiracies | Reps. raise mass surveillance concerns Fox News poll: Biden ahead of Trump in Nevada, Pennsylvania and Ohio MORE for the 2020 candidate’s “refusal” to sit down with him to discuss health care policies.

Barkan, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2016, has met with several top 2020 Democratic presidential candidates to talk about his push for more affordable health care and listen to their policies.

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He said he was “disappointed” that Biden did not take time to talk with him, alleging it shows he’s not ready to take on President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE in the general election.

“If he's afraid of a paralyzed man who talks politely and very slowly, how does he expect to survive a debate with Trump?” Barkan quipped.

Excited to release the final episode of Uncovered today. It's been fun and a privilege.



The only disappointment was @JoeBiden's refusal to talk to me. If he's afraid of a paralyzed man who talks politely and very slowly, how does he expect to survive a debate with Trump? pic.twitter.com/b1YpynbwpV — Ady Barkan (@AdyBarkan) October 31, 2019

Barkan’s interviews with the candidates have generated buzz on social media and drawn tens of thousands of views. He said he had hoped to interview every candidate in the field, but doctors advised him to not continue them due to his health.

Barkan added that he would sit down with Biden if the candidate "changes his mind" and accepts the invitation.



"It's so important to be willing to have tough conversations even with those you might disagree with," he said.

In a post on Twitter Thursday, Barkan released a compilation of clips from his interview series with candidates titled “Uncovered: Health Care Conversations with Ady Barkan.”

When we started this project, I wasn't sure what to expect — what we got was candidate after candidate sharing some of their most personal moments.



Uncovered has reaffirmed for me that fixing our health care system is deeply personal — for all of us. pic.twitter.com/BQXCviAq6x — Ady Barkan (@AdyBarkan) October 31, 2019

The interview series was a collaboration between his advocacy group Be A Hero, NowThis News and Crooked Media.

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The Hill has reached out to Biden’s campaign for comment.

Barkan has gained increased media attention as his health deteriorates and several candidates reference him in their stump speeches and campaign rallies.

He has been open about his lack of enthusiasm for Biden’s candidacy, recently telling The New York Times that he hopes the nominee is “someone other than Biden.”