Joe Biden addresses debate performance and insists it was 'just a bad night'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden addresses debate performance and insists it was 'just a bad night'

ABC  

If Joe Biden is going to stand aside, he's not going quietly. Biden hasn't watched the debate In the exclusive interview with ABC News America's anchor George Stephanopoulos, the president said he hadn't watched the debate. Mr Biden told ABC America it was "nobody's fault but mine" that he "just had a bad night". In a statement, Governor of Massachusetts Maura Healey urged Mr Biden to "listen to the American people and carefully evaluate whether he remains our best hope to defeat Donald Trump". Another Democratic Congressman, Mike Quigley of Illinois, gave an interview to MSNBC, saying "everything's not OK" and urging Joe Biden to quit the race.

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Trump lied and Biden got tongue tied at the first debate. So why is the world only focusing on one?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump lied and Biden got tongue tied at the first debate. So why is the world only focusing on one?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Even Biden said he was “just having a bad night.” Trump hasn’t been praised …

U.S. President Joe Biden says he was sick during debate, asserts only ‘Lord Almighty’ can drive him out of presidential race
5 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. President Joe Biden says he was sick during debate, asserts only ‘Lord Almighty’ can drive him out of presidential race

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden has dismissed concerns about his health and doubts about his re-election bid in November, brushing off a poor performance in the presidential debate as a "bad episode" and insisting that only “the Lord almighty” could persuade him to exit the race. In the 22-minute high-stakes interview on ABC News aimed at quelling a burgeoning rebellion in …

Biden brutally trolled for giving cryptic reply to ‘did you watch the debate’ question; ‘How the hell do you not know’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden brutally trolled for giving cryptic reply to ‘did you watch the debate’ question; ‘How the hell do you not know’

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden on Friday appeared on his "do or die" interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos following his dismal debate performance. During the primetime interview, Stephanopoulos asked Biden -- "Did you watch the debate afterwards?" Biden comes under heat: 'You don't deserve the job' Biden's cryptic response was met with heavy backlash on social media, with Trump campaign targeting him …

Biden brutally trolled for giving cryptic reply to ‘did you watch the debate’ question; ‘How the hell do you not know’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden brutally trolled for giving cryptic reply to ‘did you watch the debate’ question; ‘How the hell do you not know’

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden on Friday appeared on his "do or die" interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos following his dismal debate performance. by ABC's George Stephanopoulos {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Despite giving confidence to his supporters about his mental and physical fitness, Biden appeared to be losing the track once more. During the primetime interview, Stephanopoulos asked Biden -- "Did you …

Biden admits debate with Trump was 'bad episode', but 'would only step down if instructed by Lord Almighty'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden admits debate with Trump was 'bad episode', but 'would only step down if instructed by Lord Almighty'

India TV News  

US presidential polls: In his maiden television interview since his dismal show in the debate with Republican rival Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden described his performance as a “bad episode” while taking full responsibility for what transpired, news agency ANI reported. In an interaction with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos in Madison, Wisconsin, Biden was asked whether he would …

Biden not stepping down, Trump debate fiasco was just a bad night: White House says amidst speculations on US President's health
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden not stepping down, Trump debate fiasco was just a bad night: White House says amidst speculations on US President's health

Op India  

In response to recent speculations, the White House has unequivocally denied any consideration of President Joe Biden stepping down, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating “absolutely not” when asked about the possibility. The NYT report also said that President Biden has confided in a close ally about his contemplation of continuing in the race, acknowledging the challenge of salvaging his …

Joe Biden says he 'nearly fell asleep' during U.S. presidential debate after world travel
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden says he 'nearly fell asleep' during U.S. presidential debate after world travel

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday acknowledged his performance during the June 27 presidential debate wasn't his best, but blamed it on jet lag after two overseas trips earlier in June. Mr. Biden has faced mounting questions about his 2024 reelection bid after last week's shaky debate performance, with one House of Representatives fellow Democrat on Tuesday publicly calling on …

Joe Biden age: The spin is even worse than the debate.
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden age: The spin is even worse than the debate.

Slate  

There are times in all of our lives when we see things we wish we hadn’t. Or it could be last Thursday’s presidential debate, which revealed that President Biden is indeed an old man who appears to be in no condition to be running this country, even now—not to mention in another four years. Others held out hope it would …

'Not honest': CNN host calls out senator for writing off Biden's 'bad night' debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Not honest': CNN host calls out senator for writing off Biden's 'bad night' debate

Raw Story  

A tense exchange unfolded Monday on CNN when a Democratic senator tried to dance around President Joe Biden's debate performance against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. CNN host Jake Tapper showcased Biden's lowlights and grilled Delaware Sen. Chris Coons in response to two questionable moments when he squared off against the 45th president. "The next day, Joe Biden, our president, …

A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden’s debate performance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden’s debate performance

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A sense of concern is growing inside the top ranks of the Democratic Party that leaders of Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee are not taking seriously enough the impact of the president’s troubling debate performance earlier in the week. Just after Saturday’s DNC call, the Biden campaign released a memo from senior adviser Jen …

Trump unhappy he's not getting enough praise for his 'fantastic' debate performance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump unhappy he's not getting enough praise for his 'fantastic' debate performance

Raw Story  

On Saturday morning, Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to claim, without a shred of evidence, that he was "fantastic" when he took on President Joe Biden during Thursday night's first 2024 presidential debate. Despite multiple commentators stating Biden lost the debate more than the former president won it with what CNN claimed were over 30 documented lies, …

‘Kuch Bhi!..,’ Ashneer Grover reacts after Barack Obama backs Joe Biden’s ‘bad’ debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Kuch Bhi!..,’ Ashneer Grover reacts after Barack Obama backs Joe Biden’s ‘bad’ debate

Live Mint  

Former BharatPe managing director Ashneer Grover made a sarcastic remark directed at former US President Barack Obama following Obama's support of US President Joe Biden's “bad” debate performance. Last night didn’t change that, and it’s why so much is at stake in November.” Biden's hesitant and wandering remarks, especially at the start of the debate, raised doubts among his fellow …

Could Joe Biden be replaced? Why the president is refusing to give in to his critics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Could Joe Biden be replaced? Why the president is refusing to give in to his critics

ABC  

Welcome back to your weekly update on US politics, where North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan catches you up on the biggest developments in America as we hurtle towards election day in November. Trump's reaction was subtly brutal, with the former president pointedly looking over to Biden as he started to fumble — a move highlighted by the split-screen format. …

'I know I'm not a young man but...': Biden acknowledges dismal debate performance against Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'I know I'm not a young man but...': Biden acknowledges dismal debate performance against Trump

India TV News  

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Friday acknowledged his old age and bad performance in the first presidential debate against his predecessor Donald Trump, as his unsteady and stumbling answers heightened concerns among Democrats of a possible defeat in the November elections, but said he intended to defeat his Republican rival. "I know I'm not a young man, to state …

The surprising way Trump acted after his debate with Biden.
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The surprising way Trump acted after his debate with Biden.

Slate  

Given that President Joe Biden’s debate performance on Thursday was so disastrous that the public reaction was to ask if the party could bail on their nominee, it would have been reasonable to assume that Donald Trump would revel in the moment in a cruel way. Even when it seemed he was about to tear into his opponent’s stylistic weakness, …

'Bad debate nights happen': Barack Obama weighs in on Joe Biden's rough outing
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Bad debate nights happen': Barack Obama weighs in on Joe Biden's rough outing

Raw Story  

Barack Obama on Friday weighed in on what some have dubbed a disastrous debate performance by his former vice president and current president, Joe Biden. A raspy Biden Thursday evening failed to live up to expectations for Democrats hoping he would hold Donald Trump to the fire in the first presidential debate of the season. The weak performance from a …

Obama responds to Biden's car crash debate with Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Obama responds to Biden's car crash debate with Trump

Daily Mail  

Former President Barack Obama has finally spoken out about his former VP's horrific performance in his debate against Donald Trump. 'But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself,' the 44th president continued - slashing at Trump's ego. Obama's backing up Biden comes at …

Biden admits 'I don't debate as well as I used to' after car crash performance but insists he can still beat Trump and 'do this job'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden admits 'I don't debate as well as I used to' after car crash performance but insists he can still beat Trump and 'do this job'

Daily Mail  

A defiant President Joe Biden insisted he can still win the election after his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump on Thursday night sparked a meltdown in the senior echelons of the Democratic Party. President Joe Biden doesn't plan to drop out of the presidential race after Thursday night's poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump President Joe Biden …

CNN blasted for unhinged debate with little fact checking on Trump’s lies and Biden’s rambling
5 months, 3 weeks ago

CNN blasted for unhinged debate with little fact checking on Trump’s lies and Biden’s rambling

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy CNN received just as much heat for its Thursday night …

Trump Biden debate: Biden’s performance was beyond awful – the time has come to step aside
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump Biden debate: Biden’s performance was beyond awful – the time has come to step aside

The Independent  

In this televised debate of firsts – the earliest presidential debate ever, the first to involve a convicted felon, the first between two former presidents, the first between two candidates so old – where to start? At one point Trump commented: “I don’t really know what he said at the end of the sentence, and I don’t think he knows …

Trump lies as Biden crashes: A campaign-defining presidential debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump lies as Biden crashes: A campaign-defining presidential debate

Raw Story  

With four months to go until Election Day, the earliest-ever general election debate featured two presidents – one current, one former – and a lot of bitter personal attacks. Joe Biden’s universally acknowledged poor performance surprised and even panicked Democrats; Donald Trump gave a more forceful – if not truthful – performance The Conversation asked two scholars, Mary Kate Cary …

Biden's debate disaster gets the memes treatment from social media - and tears the vacant president to shreds
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden's debate disaster gets the memes treatment from social media - and tears the vacant president to shreds

Daily Mail  

Joe Biden's debate disaster has gotten the meme treatment from social media. President Biden squared off against former President Donald Trump in the first presidential debate last night, but he delivered a catastrophic performance which further threw his capacity into question. Biden's debate performance was met with heavy criticism from members of his own camp, with many Democrats fretting over …

How American media is responding to Biden-Trump CNN Presidential debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How American media is responding to Biden-Trump CNN Presidential debate

Hindustan Times  

The first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump has triggered a whirlwind of reactions from major American media outlets, each highlighting different aspects of the event. Roger Strassburg, of Scottsdale, Ariz., wears a cowboy hat as he watches the presidential debate between President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at …

Biden's disastrous Trump debate showdown sends Democrats into 'aggressive' panic - and sparks calls from party leaders for him to be replaced after freezing, glitching and talking gibberish
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden's disastrous Trump debate showdown sends Democrats into 'aggressive' panic - and sparks calls from party leaders for him to be replaced after freezing, glitching and talking gibberish

Daily Mail  

A 'disorientated' Joe Biden put in a disastrous performance during a 90-minute head-to-head with Donald Trump last night - sending the Democratic party into total panic and raising the spectre that he could be replaced as candidate for the 2024 election. At times, President Biden looked blankly into the camera or down at his notes while Trump was speaking After …

Debate-watchers in the Biden and Trump camps seem to agree on something: Biden had a bad night
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Debate-watchers in the Biden and Trump camps seem to agree on something: Biden had a bad night

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — “Oh, Joe.” That gasp, from patrons at a Chicago bar when President Joe Biden first stumbled verbally in his debate with Donald Trump, spoke for a lot of Americans on Thursday night. These are the takeaways Biden “just didn’t have the spark that we needed tonight,” Rosemarie DeAngelus, a Democrat from South Portland, Maine, said from her watch …

The most important presidential debate ever
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The most important presidential debate ever

Live Mint  

In the weeks before CNN’s presidential debate I was skeptical of its significance. After Mr. Biden mumbled “We beat Medicare," Mr. Trump said, “He did beat Medicare. Mr. Biden said Mr. Trump “encouraged those folks who went to Capitol Hill." Mr. Trump accused Democrats of allowing endless riots after George Floyd’s death and said the “unselect committee" on Jan. 6 …

The stumbling silences and bizarre answers that could have killed Joe Biden's reelection hopes during car crash debate with Donald Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The stumbling silences and bizarre answers that could have killed Joe Biden's reelection hopes during car crash debate with Donald Trump

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available President Joe Biden started the first debate with Donald Trump sounding hoarse. President Joe Biden, 81, gave a disastrous performance in the first presidential debate When Biden was offered a chance to address questions about his advanced years he offered a rambling answer that veered off into computer …

Joe Biden Fumbles Through Debate With Donald Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden Fumbles Through Debate With Donald Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden fumbled his way through Thursday night’s presidential debate with Donald Trump, an alarming performance for Democrats eager to see him shut down his deeply flawed GOP challenger: a twice-impeached convicted felon known for his lies and ugly attacks. Amy Walter, the editor-in-chief of Cook Political Report, which forecasts election outcomes, speculated that the odds …

Key takeaways from the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Key takeaways from the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

ABC  

Ninety minutes, two commercial breaks and no studio audience. The stakes were high for a historically early US presidential debate between current president Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump. Donald Trump found guilty in criminal 'hush money' trial Photo shows Donald Trump in court The jury in Donald Trump's "hush money" trial finds the former president guilty of 34 …

Biden vs Trump TV Debate: With Muted Mics & No Audience, US Presidential Candidates' First Face-Off In 4 Years
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden vs Trump TV Debate: With Muted Mics & No Audience, US Presidential Candidates' First Face-Off In 4 Years

ABP News  

When President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump take to the debate stage on Thursday night, it will mark an unprecedented moment in American political history. It is to be noted that a current President has never before debated his predecessor, and the animosity between these two men will be evident on the CNN debate stage in Atlanta. Now, …

Biden’s verbal stumbles, Trump’s ‘morals of an alley cat’: 6 debate takeaways
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden’s verbal stumbles, Trump’s ‘morals of an alley cat’: 6 debate takeaways

LA Times  

People watch the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden at XR Studio on Thursday. Trump sounded like a slightly toned down version of himself — less bombastic — as he declared that under his administration “everything was rocking good.” President Joe Biden speaks during Thursday’s debate with former President Trump in Atlanta. “All he had to do was …

'We did not cut your mic': Fox News host jabs CNN in chummy chat with Trump campaign
5 months, 4 weeks ago

'We did not cut your mic': Fox News host jabs CNN in chummy chat with Trump campaign

Raw Story  

Fox News host Jesse Watters jabbed CNN on Tuesday days after Donald Trump's campaign spokeswoman was booted off the air during an interview as host Kasie Hunt became fed up over the bashing of her colleague Jake Tapper. During the CNN interview Monday, CNN host Kasie Hunt asked spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt about the campaign's expectations for Thursday's debate between former …

This week’s televised debate is crucial for Biden and Trump — and for CNN as well
5 months, 4 weeks ago

This week’s televised debate is crucial for Biden and Trump — and for CNN as well

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Joe Biden and Donald Trump won’t be alone at Thursday’s debate. “This is a hugely consequential moment in this campaign,” said David Chalian, CNN’s vice president and political director. It’s obviously a huge privilege and a huge responsibility for CNN to host it.” What to know about the 2024 Election Today’s news: Follow live updates Ground Game: …

Presidential debate: How Biden and Trump are preparing differently
6 months ago

Presidential debate: How Biden and Trump are preparing differently

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — President Joe Biden begins an intense period of private preparations Friday at Camp David for what may be the most consequential presidential debate in decades. AP AUDIO: How Biden and Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week’s debate President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet for their first general election …

Joe Biden challenges Trump to two presidential debates in fiery video: ‘I hear you're free on Wednesdays’
7 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden challenges Trump to two presidential debates in fiery video: ‘I hear you're free on Wednesdays’

Hindustan Times  

Has Joe Biden finally accepted Republican rival Donald Trump's debate challenge ahead of November elections? In a fiery video released on Wednesday, Biden has challenged Trump to debate at least twice before the presidential polls, but only if he meets his terms and conditions. Taking a dig at the former president, Biden said: “Donald Trump lost two debates to me …

Trump rants like a pro wrestler as he accepts Biden debate challenge
7 months, 1 week ago

Trump rants like a pro wrestler as he accepts Biden debate challenge

Raw Story  

Donald Trump drew from his frequent appearances at professional wrestling matches as he accepted President Joe Biden's challenge to debate twice before early voting begins. The Biden campaign asked for debates hosted by regular personnel from one of the broadcast networks that hosted Republican primary debates in 2016 and Democratic primary debates in 2020, but Trump objected to the condition …

Trump invites himself to the White House to debate Biden
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump invites himself to the White House to debate Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You tell me where.” The comments came after President Biden said Friday that he …

Joe Biden Says He'd Be 'Happy' To Debate Donald Trump
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe Biden Says He'd Be 'Happy' To Debate Donald Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden said Friday that he’s willing to debate presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump before November’s election, a shift in his stance after previously being noncommittal about the idea. “I’m happy to debate him.” Last month, Biden said that he was open to debating Trump but added that doing so depended on the former president’s …

Donald Trump challenges Joe Biden to debate after jilting Republican rivals
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump challenges Joe Biden to debate after jilting Republican rivals

Live Mint  

Donald Trump challenged President Joe Biden to debate after refusing to attend the same forums with his Republican primary challengers, a change in attitude that coincides with the effective start of the 2024 general election. “It is important, for the Good of our Country, that Joe Biden and I Debate Issues that are so vital to America, and the American …

Donald Trump and Joe Biden didn't need the mute button for the final presidential debate. Here are the key takeaways
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump and Joe Biden didn't need the mute button for the final presidential debate. Here are the key takeaways

ABC  

After a wild first debate and a cancelled second debate, nobody knew quite what to expect going into the third and final debate. And perhaps most unexpected of all, was that the final clash between US President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden played out more like a traditional debate than almost anyone expected. "The debate commission will turn …

Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, Thursday night in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshaped the nation. Trump wouldn’t say whether he had tested negative on the day of his first debate with Biden on Sept. …

US presidential debate: From 'worst in memory' to 'depressing spectacle', media trashes Trump-Biden face-off
4 years, 2 months ago

US presidential debate: From 'worst in memory' to 'depressing spectacle', media trashes Trump-Biden face-off

Firstpost  

Nearly all placed the blame at the feet of Trump, who, looking at the remarkably steady national polls that show Joe Biden ahead and his challenger’s performance with white voters in battleground states, needed to put in a performance that would upend the race The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden, a tumultuous affair that …

Key takeaways from the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

Key takeaways from the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden

LA Times  

President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden during the first presidential debate Tuesday. “There’s nothing smart about you,” Trump told Biden, insulting the former vice president’s scholastic performance. “You’re the worst president America has ever had,” Biden told his nemesis, and later called him a “clown.” After one particularly nasty exchange in which Trump disparaged Biden’s son Hunter and …

Donald Trump agrees to debate Joe Biden in a podcast with Joe Rogan
4 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump agrees to debate Joe Biden in a podcast with Joe Rogan

Op India  

Donald Trump, President of the United States has agreed to debate Joe Biden in a podcast with Joe Rogan. Donald Trump confirms he is willing to debate Joe Biden with Joe Rogan as moderator In his tweet, Kennedy talked about a podcast with Joe Rogan in which Rogan offered to moderate a debate between Biden and Trump. #debates #Election2020 — …

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