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- Biden has long sought to paint Trump as a figure who would threaten democracy and the rule of law.
- After Saturday's shooting in Pennsylvania, the democracy issue is coming further into focus.
- The incident could lead to the Biden campaign leaning into the issue or tweaking its message.
After former President Donald Trump was wounded during an assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, the 2024 campaign took a backseat as President Joe Biden sought to reassure Americans of their shared values.
The Biden campaign quickly paused "outbound communications" and took down television advertisements in the wake of the shooting.