For weeks, polls have shown Mr. Biden with a solid lead around the country, including in swing states, while Mr. Trump has been uncharacteristically fumbling in attempts to land blows on the centrist Democrat. “This election will decide whether we save the American Dream,” Mr. Trump said. Until now, Mr. Biden largely campaigned online from home. What began as a decision to adhere to coronavirus safety measures turned into a broader plan to keep a low profile while Mr. Trump committed frequent unforced errors. But with the president stepping up a gear, Mr. Biden is finally “coming out of the basement,” as his opponents mockingly say.

Source: The Hindu August 28, 2020 19:30 UTC