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Donald Trump has dragged Joe Biden on to his own turf
What should trouble Biden is not the recent narrowing of his poll lead over President Donald Trump. Some tightening is natural as the election nears. Far more ominous is the change in the subject of national discourse.
Janan GaneshContributorDuring a verbose half-century in public life, Joe Biden has never made such a succinct case for his election.
“Ask yourself,” he said in Pennsylvania on Monday, “Do I look like a radical socialist with a soft spot for rioters? Really?” In 16 words — the last one delivered with a thespian frown — the US Democratic presidential hopeful alluded to a long career of moderation.
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