Patty Murray's latest statement on Biden's ability appears to contradict her defense of him last month. (Getty Images)
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."
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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."
Sen. Patty Murray speaks after the weekly Senate Democratic policy luncheon in the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 15, 2022. (Reuters/Jon Cherry)
"I'm not quoted – I wonder why," Murray criticized last month.
Murray's office did not provide comment to Fox News Digital in time for publication.
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Fox News Digital asked the senator's office whether she believed her statements and sentiments were contradictory, if she stands by her comment on the WSJ report, if she contends that in January and as recently as last month Biden was not showing signs of decline, and if she thinks the debate was just a bad night, as Biden claims.
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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