Joe Biden Is Still Acting Like It’s His to Lose, But Warning Signs Are Flashing

  • Voters are ‘fond’ of him, yet may lack passion to cast ballots
  • Ground game and fund-raising beginning to lag that of rivals

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Joe Biden campaigns like time is the only thing standing between him and the Democratic nomination. But there are growing signs that his third bid for the presidency is anything but inevitable.

The former vice president offers a message of inclusivity with a moderate policy agenda aimed squarely at President Donald Trump in the general election. But a wide range of vulnerabilities, already evident in polling, fundraising and field organization, could get in the way.