_President Joe Biden’s debate performance spurred anxiety and silence among some Democrats running in competitive races across the country
Biden’s debate performance leaves down-ballot Democrats anxious — and quiet
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_President Joe Biden’s debate performance spurred anxiety and silence among some Democrats running in competitive races across the country