“It’s almost a cruel joke on the electorate that the longest presidential election potentially ever might also be the one that they’re least excited about,” said one Democratic pollster, speaking anonymously to candidly discuss the race.

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    9 months ago

    It’s the people paying attention to the polls and seeing Biden losing in key states while undeclared Democrat wins. Bidens biggest weakness isn’t if he is too moderate or liberal. It’s that he is too old. There are voters now that weren’t even alive during the Clinton presidency, yet Bill Clinton is younger than Biden… Biden can win primaries, but can he win the actual swing voters in the swing states that actually matter? Polling right now suggests no. There is still a lot of time, but time has only been Biden’s enemy so far.

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      9 months ago

      They’re both too old to run and a comedy reel of gaffes could easily be produced for both.

      Any attack on Biden’s age that doesn’t include an attack on Trumps age is ridiculous.

      As far as the polls, It’s up to Biden’s campaign, court cases, and the ability of the mainstream to get people to the voting booths. Swapping out candidates now is suicide.

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        Any attack on Biden’s age that doesn’t include an attack on Trumps age is ridiculous.

        I agree. They’re both too old. But the polls show the biggest reason voters don’t want to vote for Biden is his age.

        As far as the polls, It’s up to Biden’s campaign, court cases, and the ability of the mainstream to get people to the voting booths. Swapping out candidates now is suicide.

        It’s kind of suicide either way at this point. Relying on informed voters is not a winning strategy.