Democrats are reportedly in a state of alarm over President Joe Biden's reelection bid as former President Donald Trump leads in most battleground states.
Concerns have been amplified by Trump's significant fundraising advantage in April and the potential political fallout from ongoing legal cases, including Trump's hush-money trial and another involving Biden's son. Democratic insiders fear that Biden's poor polling numbers signal a challenging path to victory in 2024, with some even worrying about the potential loss of traditionally blue states to Trump.
This growing anxiety within the Democratic Party underscores the high stakes of the upcoming election and the uncertainty surrounding Biden's ability to secure a second term.
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Playbook: Trump trial ends, Biden alarm accelerates
THE END IS NEAR — Closing arguments begin this morning in Trump’s Manhattan hush money case and could continue into tomorrow. Following the summation of the case, Justice JUAN MERCHAN will then deliver the heavily-litigated instructions to the jury. We could have a decision by the end of the week.
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