Top Dem contradicts past defense of Biden ability: ‘Must do more’ to prove himself

Sen. Patty Murray put pressure on Biden to prove himself in a statement on Monday after seeking to discredit a report on his decline last month.

She noted that "our nominee must be able to articulate what Democrats have accomplished and everything we will do to make life better for American families."  Julia Johnson is a politics writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business, leading coverage of the U.S. Senate. She was previously a politics reporter at the Washington Examiner. 

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According to the senator, who is third in the presidential line of succession, "I have a deep appreciation and strong respect for Joe, who has led a historic first term as President. Still, we need to see a much more forceful and energetic candidate on the campaign trail in the very near future in order for him to convince voters he is up to the job. At this critical time for our country, President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy and secure it for the future."