Ex-Obama adviser David Axelrod raises concerns about Biden's chances of winning in November, citing the president's lagging performance in battleground states.
Former Obama adviser David Axelrod has expressed skepticism about President Biden's chances of defeating former President Trump in the upcoming election. In a recent interview with CNN, Axelrod stated that Biden's performance in battleground states has been consistently behind Trump's, raising questions about the president's ability to win.
According to Axelrod, Biden's unfavorable poll numbers in key swing states are particularly concerning. He noted that Biden's deficit in these states is not just within the margin of error, but rather well behind in some cases. This makes it an uphill battle for Biden to secure a victory in November.
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Axelrod acknowledged that while anyone can theoretically win an election, the odds of Biden's success appear slim. He emphasized that Democrats are questioning whether the president can deliver a win and if there might be a better alternative candidate.
Axelrod pointed out that Biden has a small circle of trusted advisers who influence his decisions. He suggested that the president is insulated from outside perspectives and may not be fully aware of the extent of his challenges.
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Despite Biden's age and recent debate performance, Axelrod maintained that he has the potential to win. However, he questioned whether the president fully understands the concerns of voters and if he is capable of addressing them effectively.
Biden is set to turn 82 in November, making him the oldest president in American history. Axelrod has previously argued that Biden's age and leadership style put him at a disadvantage against Trump.
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Axelrod believes that Biden is not winning the race and does not seem to grasp the concerns of voters. He has also highlighted the president's weak performance in battleground states, suggesting that Democrats may need to consider alternative options.
The Biden campaign has not yet responded to requests for comment on these concerns.
