Following President Biden's debate performance, there is growing concern among Democrats about its potential impact on down-ballot races. Vulnerable down-ballot Democrats have remained quiet, with both parties acknowledging that these candidates are currently outperforming Biden. However, there is fresh anxiety among Democrats about whether this trend will continue and if Biden's performance will negatively affect their candidates. Texas Democrats, in particular, are worried that Biden's debate performance could hurt their chances in down-ballot races. The fear is that Biden's dismal debate showing could further depress turnout in critical battleground states, jeopardizing the party's slim chance of holding its Senate majority.
Democrats are worried President Biden’s dismal debate performance could doom any slim chance the party has for holding its Senate majority by further depressing turnout in critical battleground states. https://t.co/XYAbErZe5U
Democrats fear Biden debate will sink vulnerable candidates down ballot https://t.co/5vbcRKMyrf
Texas Democrats worry Biden's debate performance could hurt down-ballot races (via @TexasTribune) https://t.co/R8RTCfW3ZX
NEW: Vulnerable down-ballot Democrats stay quiet after Biden’s debate Both parties agree downballot Dems outperforming Biden. Fresh anxiety among Ds about whether it continues, and whether Biden will be a drag on their candidates. w/ @bridgetbhc: https://t.co/wgU1durOUE
NEW: Vulnerable down-ballot Democrats stay quiet after Biden’s debate Both parties agree downballot Dems outperforming Biden. Fresh anxiety among Ds about whether it continues, and whether Biden will be a drag on their candidates. w/ @bridgetbhc3 https://t.co/wgU1durOUE