The mainstream media, including the BBC, highlighted concerns about Biden's age and fitness for office which were already prevalent among many Americans.
The debate did little to alleviate these worries. The president, despite having a low bar to clear, faltered. He appeared flat, often rambled and was frequently unclear in his responses, according to BBC.
Midway through the debate, the Biden campaign attributed his raspy voice to a cold, but this explanation sounded more like an excuse than a valid reason.
For 90 minutes, Biden seemed to struggle, particularly during the initial stages of the debate when some of his answers were incomprehensible. At one point, he bizarrely stated, "We finally beat Medicare," referencing the government-run healthcare program for the elderly, after losing his train of thought.
Kate Bedingfield, Biden's former communications director, appeared on CNN after the debate and bluntly said: "There's no two ways about it, that was not a good debate for Joe Biden." She highlighted that Biden needed to demonstrate energy and stamina, which he failed to do. (Related: Biden appears FATIGUED and CONFUSED during 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day landings in France.)
As the debate progressed, Biden attempted to regain momentum by taking aggressive swings at his opponent, which provoked some angry responses from Trump.
However, the initial topics – economy and immigration – favored Trump, according to polls.
Trump delivered a disciplined performance, avoiding the interruptions and belligerence that had marred their first debate in 2020. He frequently returned to attacking Biden's record, and the incumbent was unable to effectively counter his predecessor's statements.
When the discussion shifted to abortion, Trump diverted attention to Democratic extremism, claiming that Democrats support post-birth abortions. Biden's counterattacks were ineffective. His comment, "It's been a terrible thing, what you've done," fell flat.
VP Harris acknowledges Biden's "slow start"
Vice President Kamala Harris later acknowledged Biden's "slow start" but claimed he finished strong, a statement that seemed overly optimistic. Biden did manage to steady himself as the debate continued, making a notable remark about Trump's morals by referencing his conviction related to an alleged affair with Stormy Daniels.
Trump also appeared to struggle when addressing the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, initially attempting to deflect responsibility.
Biden persisted, stating: "He encouraged those folks to go up to Capitol Hill. He sat there for three hours as his aides begged him to do something. He didn't do a damn thing." Additionally, Trump evaded questions about whether he would accept the 2024 election results.
Biden's performance became the primary talking point following the debate. But the timing allows Biden more opportunity to recover from a weak showing, with another debate scheduled for September.
Despite the shaky performance, the Biden campaign has almost two months to stabilize the situation. It would take a significant revolt for Democrats to abandon their candidate, who has already secured the necessary primary delegates.
Prominent Democratic officials have not publicly broken ranks, even though some have expressed concerns privately.
When questioned about potentially replacing Biden, Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks dismissed the notion. "President Biden is going to be the Democratic nominee and President Biden is going to win this election," Fulks said.
The campaign now faces the challenge of rallying support and addressing the doubts raised by Biden's debate performance. While Trump has demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity, many Democrats are now questioning Biden's prospects for the upcoming election.
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9 months ago
Just a bad day.
9 months ago
Politics aside, throughout this saga of the Biden presidency, something I don't understand is why Biden is continuing as President. Why are US citizens that cover this news and whine about it all, including the Democrats, not speaking openly about his obvious mental decline and the need to address it in light of his presidential duties. The Dems just pretend like all is fine. That's like saying grandpa isn't really an alcoholic, it's fine. I feel it's terrible to poke fun at this as well, as it's really awful to witness this within the current global political context and stress we are all facing. We're talking about the presidency in the hands of someone who is not mentally capable. It's seems cruel and inhumane to continue to allow him in office. If an elderly family member who drove a car where that mentally challenged, and one would say, reckless, endangering others due to their mental incapacity, it should be addressed openly with kindness and respect. Their license needs to be taken away. Why is this permitted to continue in the USA, with Dr. Jill Biden enabling the entire sad and unfortunate gong show? Someone answer me that. Where's the conscience of the nation, of the political parties and the those who report on this. It's like you've forgotten how to speak humanely about what's happening to this man, and act with due diligence, respectfully removing him from office. It just drags on and on and on, like watching a drug addict and not doing everything you can to stop them. We need that kind of love, and at this point, it's really, really not funny.
9 months ago
Andy Beshear, successful covid curve flattener, has a lot in common with BO - both don't know shit, consult with the TPTB. So German Shepherd/SS Obersturmbannführer-looking Andy appears to be a smooth presidential candidate (Ecclesiastes 9:11). Unless Newsom, a potential LA flattener, instantly becomes the national hero for caring and the President of the United States (as long as they don't flatten the whole Planet Earth). At this point, the ballots on both sides could be blank.