Democrats panic in blue New York as Biden campaign falters

Published July 10, 2024 12:16pm ET



President Joe Biden‘s disastrous debate performance less than two weeks ago has rattled Democratic confidence in swing states and even deeply blue states such as New York City, which could be key in the November election.

Biden easily won New York in 2020, defeating former President Donald Trump by roughly 23%, but now some Democratic officials are worried about the president’s candidacy in the state, according to a report from Politico. One Democratic official told the outlet the campaign has been too complacent about the state of New York.

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