David Axelrod actually said...

"But I -- you know, it's been interesting to see. He's been -- Klobuchar, Buttigieg, they've been reluctant to go right at Biden."

"This is a mortal issue for tens of millions of Americans."

"If you don't pick me, it could be him. And he's not going to be able to beat Donald Trump because he's too far out on the left."

"I think that people rationalize their choices in these kinds of situations. But that's definitely one of the deciding factors, I think, for a lot of voters in this state."