MINNEAPOLIS — Following President Joe Biden's poor debate performance last week, a key election forecaster shifted Minnesota from "likely Democratic" in this presidential race to "lean Democratic," signaling the state is more competitive than it was four years ago when Biden won easily.

Minnesota Democrats, some of whom had insisted Biden was sharp, are reckoning with the president's halting debate performance.

A top election forecaster predicts that Minnesota's presidential race will be even more competitive in the wake of President Biden's debate performance. The big picture: The rating change is the latest sign that questions about Biden's age and fitness for office could put more states in play this November if he remains the nominee.