Former Vice President Joe Biden
Joseph (Joe) Robinette BidenCNN's Jake Tapper presses Conway on Trump's Charlottesville response: Was it 'perfect?' Why Democrats must nominate a moderate presidential candidate Seth Moulton: Biden should apologize to Anita Hill MORE hired a veteran Latino operative Wednesday as the high-profile Democrat continues to weigh a 2020 presidential bid, Politico reports.
Cristóbal Alex stepped down as the president of Latino Victory, a top Hispanic political organization, on Tuesday after five years in the role.
Alex had briefly left Latino Victory during the 2016 presidential race to work on Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonDemocrats face new civil war in primary fight Trump rails against political elites on Washington media's big night Dems raise prejudice concerns with pledges against male running mates MORE's unsuccessful campaign.
He did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill on his plans.
Alex has previously appeared at events with Biden in Nevada and Florida.
Biden has yet to officially announce a White House bid. But sources close to the former vice president told The Hill earlier this month that he's almost certain to enter the race.
Last week Biden said he was in the “final stages” of his decisionmaking over a bid.
The 76-year-old has been leading or nearly leading in most polls among Democratic contenders, while putting together a potential campaign team and tapping potential donors.
