Biden Allies Seek to Reassure on Mental Fitness Amid Age Concerns
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Biden's allies are vouching for his mental acuity after the special counsel's report questioned his "significantly limited" memory.
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Some prominent Democrats still worry that Biden is being overly managed and needs to "be himself" more.
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Polling shows Biden's age is a major obstacle to his re-election, validating perceptions of him as old and frail.
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Allies say Biden should emphasize his accomplishments and contrast his lucidity with Trump's.
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Critics worry there are "other people calling the shots" and Biden's empathy isn't always breaking through.