He has to show that he is active, engaged and forward-looking and not enfeebled and backward-looking which is how some would like to portray him, some of his opponents would like to portray him.
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Axelrod emphasizes the need for Biden to demonstrate his vitality and forward-thinking approach during the debate.
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I think there's a lot of concern among Republican officeholders. Governor Pawlenty could speak more readily to this than me.
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