Democratic strategists see Georgia as one of the party’s most promising electoral opportunities in the 2020 race against President Trump.

But Joe Biden on Tuesday poured cold water on that notion. The former vice president said at a fundraising event that Georgia, with 11 electoral votes, may be too tough a climb if he captures the Democratic presidential nomination next year. But the 36-year Delaware senator said he could boost prospects of downballot candidates.

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