Posted on 06/27/2024 8:54:33 PM PDT by DoodleBob
President Joe Biden was supposed to put the nation’s mind at ease over his physical and mental capacity with his debate showing Thursday night.
But from the onset of the debate, the 81-year-old seemingly struggled even to talk, mostly summoning a weak, raspy voice. In the opening minutes, the president repeatedly tripped over his words, misspoke and lost his train of thought.
In one of the most notable moments, Biden ended a rambling statement that lacked focus by saying, “We finally beat Medicare,” before moderators cut him off and transitioned back to Trump.
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Trump also pounced on Biden, saying at one point that he didn’t understand what Biden had just said with regard to the border.
“I don’t know if he knows what he said either,” Trump said.
Nearly an hour into the debate, a Biden aide and others familiar with his situation offered up an explanation for the president’s hoarseness: He has a cold.
But there were problems aside from the shakiness of Biden's voice. When he wasn't talking, he often stared off into the distance. Trump frequently steamrolled over Biden, accusing him of being a criminal and for peddling misinformation — many times without a response from Biden, though the president did fire back with a handful of one-liners throughout.
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Instead of a new beginning, many Democrats saw it as a moment for panic.
“Democrats just committed collective suicide,” said one party strategist who has worked on presidential campaigns. “Biden sounds hoarse, looks tired and is babbling. He is reaffirming everything voters already perceived. President Biden can’t win. This debate is a nail in the political coffin.“
“It’s hard to argue that we shouldn’t nominate someone else,” a Democratic consultant who works on down-ballot races added.
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You’re right - we’ve got this one.
He doesn’t even probably KNOW what is going on.. it is Jill that will make that decision!!!
good thing there was no audience... can you imagine the Let’s Go Brandon chant starting?
Biden was usually either cheesing or looking at the notes when Trump spoke.
In one of the most notable moments, Biden ended a rambling statement that lacked focus by saying, “We finally beat Medicare,” before moderators cut him off and transitioned back to Trump.
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Although I didn’t time Brandon’s “time”, it seemed like they actually cut him off BEFORE his allotted time was up. How convenient.
While I’m glad that Biden did so miserable - I’m a bit concerned. After seeing this, will foreign enemies see Biden’s weakness as an opportunity. And to do what they need to do now before Trump is president.
Biden needs to actually resign as president. Will we see discussion of the 25th amendment over the coming days?
Biden tottered over to the podium, I honest to God thought he wouldn’t make it there!
oh he will 100% not quit!
LMAO
he believes he is DARK BRANDON!
LMAO
Agreed - but the long knives are out.
No because it means Kamala will be POTUS.
“long knives”
Well that is an insurrection against the President of the United States.
The FBI and Homeland Security know how to deal with those domestic terrorists.
;-)
Democrats are naturally neurotic. Alarmist. Fear mongering. Biden will be on the ticket. It’s too late to get ballots printed for early voting. They will double down on cheap fakes and don’t believe your eyes.
Mornin schmo will continue to say Joes the sharpest man he knows. Trump is Hitler remember.
There are discussions already. On both CNN and MSNBC, plus on x/Twitter.
I haven't seen a headline like this for Democrats in a mainstream publication since the 1980s. pic.twitter.com/KJBuNcqhNA— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) June 27, 2024
Agree, the moderators did well. But, they did cut Biden’s mic a few times (before he was finished talking) when he rambled incoherently.
Biden’s pathetic performance could end up costing Trump the presidency.
Why?
Because the odds of the Rats replacing Sock Puppet have just jumped to 90% and a Gruesom, or Hildabeast or “fill in the blank” would be tougher for Trump to defeat.
Listening to Meghan Kelley post debate review. She has lots of clips of liberal media and politcos talking about how this was terrible for Biden. Democrats talking about heading to the White House tomorrow to discuss their options.
The more I listen to the Kelley review, it reminds me of my feelings during and after the 9/11 attacks. This is bad, what is next, etc.
I know that I should feel happy that Trump did so well, but...
The 25th Amendment might help - but Kamala??
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