Vice President Joe Biden to join Sen. Joe Donnelly campaign fundraiser on Feb. 9

Former Vice President Joe Biden will visit Indianapolis next month to take part in a campaign fundraiser for Sen. Joe Donnelly.

A campaign spokesman confirmed the event will take place Feb. 9, but did not provide further details.

"Throughout both of their careers, Joe Donnelly and Vice President Biden have been champions for middle-class Americans: folks who want to work hard for a decent wage, provide for their families, and make sure their kids have a fair shot at the American dream," campaign manager Peter Hanscom said in a written statement. "Joe's excited to welcome Vice President Biden back to Indiana to help spread Joe's message of hard work and common sense that resonates so strongly with Hoosier voters."

Donnelly, the only Democrat elected statewide, is considered among the most vulnerable senators and a top target for Republicans in this year's election, with Republicans Reps. Luke Messer and Todd Rokita vying for a chance to challenge him in the midterm.

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