Despite debate struggles, NC Democrats say they still back Biden

As President Joe Biden arrived in North Carolina to rally supporters Thursday, North Carolina Democrats say they’re standing by their candidate as he fends off criticism over a poor debate performance against Republican former President Donald Trump. Calls and emails to more than a dozen local and state Democratic leaders, donors and strategists by reporters at The News & Observer went largely unanswered Thursday as Biden prepared to take the stage in Raleigh. U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson, for example, who is running for North Carolina attorney general, had no comment...