Biden is pushing insane excuses for his terrible debate.
President Joe Biden admitted in a recent interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos that he found himself “distracted” during the last presidential debate by the persistent interruptions from former President Donald Trump. Reflecting on his performance, Biden acknowledged that he had “a bad night,” conceding that Trump’s incessant shouting, even when muted by moderators, threw him off balance.
“I’m not making excuses,” Biden clarified, “but it was clear I wasn’t in control.”
During the debate, Trump made numerous false claims, as verified by CNN’s fact-check team, and launched personal attacks on Biden while often evading direct questions from moderators. His allegations ranged from baseless assertions about Biden’s financial ties to China to misleading statements about Democratic policies on late-term abortions, as reported by Politico.
ABC News extended an invitation to Trump for a post-debate interview, which he declined. The network is slated to host the second presidential debate on September 10 at 9 p.m. ET.
Despite recent speculation about his candidacy, Biden remained resolute about his reelection prospects, asserting, “I am the most qualified person to beat Trump.” When questioned about his slipping approval ratings, which hovered around 36.9% according to FiveThirtyEight, Biden attributed the challenges to facing an opponent he described as a “pathological liar.”
Stephanopoulos pressed Biden on the internal debates within the Democratic Party about his candidacy, citing calls from some quarters for him to step aside. Biden dismissed these concerns, stating confidently that the “vast majority” of Democrats support his bid for reelection.
Recent polling data has shown a tight race between Biden and Trump, with the former president edging slightly ahead in several surveys following their first debate. According to FiveThirtyEight’s polling average, Trump holds a 2.5 percentage point lead over Biden nationally as of the latest data.
A survey conducted by The New York Times and Siena College highlighted divisions among Democratic voters, with nearly half indicating uncertainty about Biden’s candidacy. While 49% of respondents favored replacing Biden before November, 45% supported his continuation in the race.
In conclusion, Biden remains determined to challenge Trump in the upcoming election despite facing criticism and internal party discussions. As the campaign progresses, both candidates are expected to intensify their efforts to sway voters amidst a highly competitive political landscape.
