But their messages may not be sinking in. It has a lot to do with democracy President Joe Biden told donors in Florida this week that “democracy is on the ballot.” Later, in a speech from Washington, he warned of political violence across the country. But in a nod to the reality of his own political toxicity, Biden has largely avoided events to whip up voters in key swing states. It is about democracy in individual states In Arizona, former President Barack Obama, who is hugely popular and a real draw for Democrats, told a rally that if a number of Republicans who refuse to vote win next week, “democracy as we know it may not survive in Arizona.” He added: “It’s not an exaggeration. This is a fact.” Candidates for secretary of state in Arizona and Nevada, in particular, have promised to overhaul the election systems there to guard against widespread voter fraud, of which there is no evidence. It’s about 2024 Former President Donald Trump will begin the final phase of rallies starting in Iowa, which is not the site of the hottest Senate race but hosts the first presidential preference contest in the upcoming 2024 primary. At an earlier rally in Texas, Trump called the election an opportunity for the “MAGA movement” to take back the country from Democrats. CNN’s Gabby Orr and Jeff Zeleny have a great look at where Trump is going, who he’s appearing with and what it might mean. Note: Trump is not campaigning with Florida Gov. Ron DeSandis, but he is campaigning in Florida. Read the full analysis here.