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John T. Bennett

Three reasons the calendar could be on Biden’s side as divided Dems fret - Roll Call

ANALYSIS — The calendar, ironically, could be on President Joe Biden’s side.

The notion might seem counterintuitive as Democrats debate whether Biden, at 81 years old, has the mental sharpness, as well as cognitive and physical stamina, to defeat Donald Trump then serve another four-year term.

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., told CNN Tuesday evening he is worried a Biden run could lead to a Trump “landslide” win, and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Wednesday opted against endorsing him running in a separate television interview. Still, no widespread movement has emerged this week among divided House and Senate Democrats to try pushing out the president — and that’s advantage Biden.

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