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Democratic Senate Candidates Break Away From Biden in New Polling

One Republican campaign staffer suggested that these relatively low polling numbers signaled that GOP Senate candidates have more room to grow.

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Senator Casey arrives at the chamber as the Senate prepares to advance the $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. AP/J. Scott Applewhite
RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

As President Biden struggles to pull ahead in general election polling, Democratic senators are breaking away from the beleaguered candidate in early survey data ahead of the 2024 election.

A new survey from AARP found that in Pennsylvania, President Trump is leading Mr. Biden 49 percent to 45 percent in a head to head matchup, and 46 percent to 41 percent when third party candidates are included.

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RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.

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