Confident Democrats can't help second-guessing Biden choices
By Amie Parnes - 10/30/20 06:00 AM EDT
Democrats are largely confident about Joe Biden's chances of winning the White House, but are second guessing some decisions the Democratic nominee’s campaign made with his late travel schedule.
The backseat driving includes criticism of the campaign's decision to send Biden to red-state Georgia on Tuesday instead of focusing on a must-win state like Michigan or Wisconsin. Biden's running mate Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) is also headed to Texas on Friday, where she will make three stops across the state.
“It's definitely a little off-putting,†said one Democratic strategist. “I think the Biden folks are putting themselves at a big risk for being second-guessed. It feels like even if it's only perception, perception is super important at this point in the race…[it’s as] important as much as stoking enthusiasm and confidence.â€
“I really don't understand it,†a second strategist added. “You say you don't want to travel much because of the virus so make the travel you actually do count. Why are we even trying in Texas?â€
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