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Biden’s Debate Rattles Even the Most Faithful Democrats
The most loyal, longstanding Democratic voters were perhaps the most shaken by President Biden’s performance. Some blamed the national party.
By Julie Bosman
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The most loyal, longstanding Democratic voters were perhaps the most shaken by President Biden’s performance. Some blamed the national party.
By Julie Bosman
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