The Josh Marshall Podcast "I Didn't Have Sex With A Porn Star"
Jun 28, 2024
Analysis of the recent presidential debate reveals critiques of Biden's performance and concerns about projecting strength. Discussion on the impact of negative moments in debates on viewers' perceptions. Democrats express worries about the aftermath of the event and its consequences on the political scene.
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Cold Hurt Biden's Debate Impact
- Joe Biden's cold visibly affected his debate performance, making him seem unfocused and frail.
- Trump's unchecked falsehoods appeared more confident, making him look like the stronger candidate despite poor content.
No Fact-Check Boosted Trump
- CNN's refusal to fact-check allowed Trump to spread blatant falsehoods unchallenged.
- This placed an unfair burden on Biden, who struggled to respond effectively during the debate.
January 6 Blame Game Unchallenged
- Trump falsely blamed Nancy Pelosi for January 6 and claimed he warned about potential violence.
- Biden failed to directly challenge these claims during the debate, allowing misinformation to stand.