Editorial: The New York Times

• Democrats have substantial political energy but it may not be directed to reelect Biden
• Charismatic democratic figures are overshadowing Biden
• Biden's disastrous debate performance is increasingly hard for voters to ignore
• Both Governor Gavin Newsom of California and Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan have drawn attention for their ability to advocate for democratic policies
• Vice President Kamala Harris is increasingly effective as an advocate for Biden
• 75% of registered voters consider someone other than Biden better positioned to beat Trump
• The replacement of Biden carries serious political risks

Conclusion: Biden's ability to recover from his debate performance and his campaign's unrealistic claims may influence democrats' willingness to realign their political energy toward other candidates

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