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The age-old debate
Jun 28, 2024
Political analyst James Hohmann, journalist Rhonda Colvin, and political commentator JM Rieger dissect the first presidential debate, Biden's performance, Trump's legal issues, and the Supreme Court ruling impacting a Jan. 6 defendant. The crew explores the uncertainty in the Democratic party, implications of the recent Supreme Court decisions, and Trump's legal challenges, highlighting the election's unpredictability and lack of momentum towards a clear outcome.
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- Biden's performance in the debate raised concerns about his age and ability to pass tests of energy and mental competency.
- Trump successfully dodged questions about his legal problems by deflecting with misleading statements and shifting the focus to other issues.
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Democrats Concerned about Biden's Performance in the Debate
Biden's performance in the debate left Democrats concerned about his ability to pass the energy, stamina, and mental competency tests. The debate was seen as a pivotal moment for Biden to change the narrative around his age. Despite the history of incumbents bouncing back after struggling in the first debate, Democrats are anxious about Biden's performance. The focus shifted from Trump's fitness to be president to critiquing Biden's debate performance, leaving Democrats alarmed.
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