Democratic state lawmakers on Wednesday brushed off concerns about a potential down-ballot drag caused by President Biden, who’s re-election chances took a hit after his halting debate performance last month.
In a call hosted by the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, legislative leaders emphasized the need to localize their races and focus on certain issues such as abortion, and they sounded optimistic state-level candidates could even help up the ballot — not the direction the tide tends to flow.
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