Biden trying to save incumbent Democrats in campaign sprint
Associated PressALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — President Joe Biden took off on a personal final-days campaign sprint Thursday that reflects the Democrats’ major concerns before next week’s midterm elections, appealing to New Mexico voters to defeat “reckless and irresponsible” Republicans and reelect Democratic New Mexico Gov. At a rally headlined by the president, she warned that Democrats in the state are “a little behind” but assured supporters “we catch up fast.” In fact, the headwinds facing Lujan Grisham are indicative of the difficulties for Democrats in many parts of the country as Biden set off on a multistate campaign swing largely focused on shoring up support in usual party strongholds. “They’re not even hiding it.” Biden’s itinerary in the campaign’s final days illustrates the limited political clout of a president who has been held at arm’s length by some Democrats in tough races this cycle. Before speaking at the political rally, Biden went to Central New Mexico Community College to tout his student debt relief program, calling it “a game changer for so many people.” Focusing on young voters whose support Democrats are energetically seeking, Biden said, “Your generation is not going to be ignored.
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