The speaker observed a lack of clarity and focus in a recent debate performance, noting instances where the speaker wandered off his thoughts and struggled to articulate ideas clearly. A comparison was made to a previous debate performance, highlighting a significant difference in mental acuity and ability to engage effectively with the opponent, displaying skill in provoking and unsettling the opponent during the debate.
Joe Biden needed to win the debate. He didn’t. Vox’s Christian Paz explains if Democrats can find a better candidate.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Denise Guerra, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria Chamberlin, engineered by Patrick Boyd, Rob Byers, and Andrea Kristinsdotter, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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