Joe Biden laughed off speculation his Democratic rivals were catching up to him in the polls and that his lackluster fundraising efforts posed a problem to his presidential ambitions.

Biden, 76, dominated early polls of the 2020 primary field, buoyed by his name recognition. But the former vice president has slipped in overall support as the race nears the opening Iowa caucuses next February. At the same time, opponent Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 70, has risen in public opinion.

Recommended Stories

House Democrats make push for western Michigan seat that’s long been a GOP stronghold

Maryland ballot measure aims to eliminate the state’s last GOP-held House district

France on fire: The riots are a dangerous inflection point for the West