Peter Nicholas is a senior national political reporter for NBC News.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s approach to deflecting questions about his age has pivoted from “watch me” to vouch for me. In the days since special counsel Robert Hur released a report that described Biden’s memory as “significantly limited,” presidential appointees and friendly lawmakers have been stepping forward one by one to attest to his acuity. Biden asks “pertinent questions” and cares about “minute details,” they’ve told news outlets. He is “very engaging” and detail-oriented.
” ‘Just the reality’ One reason the Hur report may have resonated the way it did is that it validated a conclusion that voters have reached on their own. A Democratic congressman said that when he talks to his constituents about Biden, their comments focus on his age. “They don’t ever bring up his accomplishments, which have been pretty incredible,” the lawmaker said. “All they talk to you about is his age. That’s just the reality.” When asked about Biden’s age, Sen.
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