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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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David Smith in Washington

Real people, real votes boost Biden’s hopes on night of Democratic wins

Supporters cheer following the announcement of the projected passage of Issue 1, a state constitutional right to abortion, in Columbus, Ohio.
Supporters cheer the projected passage of Issue 1, a state constitutional right to abortion, in Columbus, Ohio. Photograph: Adam Cairns/USA Today Network/Reuters

Nowhere was there a bigger sigh of relief on Tuesday night than at the White House.

Brutal opinion polls for Joe Biden at the weekend had revived murmurs over his viability as the Democratic standard bearer in next year’s presidential election. But then came sweeping victories for Democrats at the ballot box in general elections that offered a reminder of two key Republican liabilities: abortion and democracy.

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