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Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity
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Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity

  • By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press
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Joe Biden's time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party. A new book that alleges White House aides covered up Biden's physical and mental decline has put the questions about Biden's health back in the spotlight, months after Vice President Kamala Harris lost to President Donald Trump. Several potential Democratic contenders for the 2028 nomination in recent days have said they believe Biden was declining in office or questioned whether he should have sought reelection before a disastrous debate performance led to his withdrawal.

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Is Newsom a bona fide alternative?

  • By Alexei Koseff and Yue Stella Yu CalMatters
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In the nearly two weeks since President Joe Biden’s catastrophic performance in a televised debate, the Democratic freakout over whether he ca…