Magic mouse not easily grabbing objects or text

my magic mouse, which has worked fine for a long time, is now acting buggy when trying to grab objects or select text. In graphics programs, I can select, but when I hold down mouse to drag, it often hangs, is jerky, or disconnects the elements as I drag. Text will select some of the text, but not always all. Tracking works fine and is smooth across the surface. Mouse clicks fine. Batteries good, no BT disconnect issues. Had to go back to corded Mighty Mouse to work.
Has the mouse expired?

The mouse clicks down fully, but when held down, doesn't keep to always hold objects/text when I drag them.
Mechanical issue with the mouse? Aside from keeping it clean (laser area is clean and I took a business card around the split between upper/lower portions of the mouse). No real junk appears to be inside the mouse, but have not tried to open it.
Could it be a failing switch from too much clicking or dust/dirt obscuring something internally?
As mentioned, Mighty Mouse works fine.

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