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    Florida Democrats largely stand by Biden after debate performance

    By Romy Ellenbogen,

    25 days ago
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    President Joe Biden participates in the CNN presidential debate on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. [ JUSTIN SULLIVAN | Getty Images North America ]

    Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance on Thursday heightened Democratic misgivings about whether the president should be at the top of the 2024 ballot.

    But some of the Florida delegates pledged to vote for Biden at the party’s convention say — publicly at least — that they have few qualms and are standing by their man.

    “If we really want to look at somebody who is not completely coherent, we just have to look at the rants of (former President Donald) Trump,” said delegate Patricia Alonzo of Tampa, brushing away concerns about Biden’s age and fitness.

    Alonzo, who is running for Hillsborough County Commission,...

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