Thread by @edokeefe

Aboard AF1 to Detroit, @PressSec pressed by reporters on why @POTUS and @FLOTUS flew back to Delaware Tues. for primary day and didn't vote early in person or absentee.

@PressSec @POTUS @FLOTUS In response, @PressSec said the president has maintained a busy schedule and "It worked out best for him to vote on Tuesday. He thought it best for him" to vote in person.

(But the president was home in Delaware Saturday and had nothing on his schedule besides afternoon mass.)

@PressSec @POTUS @FLOTUS On impending #Railroadstrike, @PressSec says @POTUS has been in touch with the railroads and unions "multiple times" and that the administration has been engaged in the talks since the Spring.

@PressSec @POTUS @FLOTUS When asked about potential contingencies if there's a #Railroadstrike, @PressSec says "We've been talking to both sides. ... They need to continue to negotiate at the table in good faith."

@PressSec @POTUS @FLOTUS Why did reporters on AF1 ask @PressSec why @POTUS flew to vote in Delaware last night? It wasn't on his original public schedule; flying him to DE costs taxpayer $$; he was home in DE over the weekend and could have early then or mailed in an absentee ballot.

@PressSec @POTUS @FLOTUS Should add: @PressSec said @POTUS and @FLOTUS Biden wanted to vote in person in part to thank election officials and poll volunteers, who've been the subject of scrutiny and harassment in recent years like never before.