I can't believe his debate camp didn't work on Biden not doing that confused, slack-jawed stare all the time.
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Watching the PBS stream and they show the attack ad against Biden;
"Are you financially better off since he became president."
Is your family safer?
Is our country more secure?"
Yes to all three in my family's case.
Thanks to Democratic legislation I dodged nearly $35,000 in emergency medical expenses and instead had to only pay about $750. Thanks to the IRA legislation, I was able to invest in both solar and an energy-efficient A/C for my house for which I got 30% off through deductions that I otherwise wouldn't have obtained.
I definitely feel safer in this border state, my elections more secure, and I appreciate a leader who stands up to global tyrants.
These gentlemen are debating each other with the confidence and energy of a 6th grade debate club. This is simultaneously the most hilarious and terrifying thing I've ever seen.
I hate everything about it. I wish it wasn’t happening. That demented orange convicted felon rapist should be in prison, not promoted from every media orifice.
I disagree Joe is going to get anything from this. But, the die is cast so - baby needs a new pair of shoes!
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Biden is hammering home a lot of important shit. I'd say he's warmed up by now.
Though him lying that Hamas is the only group that wants war between Israel and Palestine was a disgusting, vile lie, when it's been constantly reported that Netenyahu and those around him are rabidly in favor of continuing it
"We had H2O", what is he even talking about? It's scary to realise his cult just accepts anything he says.
And then a confused attack on Trump on climate change that was so softball and not to the point... oof... Biden, why?
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Of course, Trump completely deflects on the climate change question.
Why do we only get 90 minutes. Why do they only get 1 minute to answer. Sit the down and have an actual discussion damnit. You're trying to run a country not win a talent show. I want hear how their brains work, not their mouths.
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If you don’t try to understand what they are actually saying, Trump sounds like the better candidate just by confidence and speaking clearly. SMH
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While Biden talks more sense than Trump (not a high bar), he looks like he’s gonna drop dead any minute, and his hoarse voice isn’t helping.
I keep tuning in and out. I tune out when Trump speaks because everything he says is just such an affront to objective reality. But then I also tune out when Biden speaks because... He just comes off as so old it's making me cringe. Like, this is the best we could come up with to combat a literal fucking fascist.
Then I wonder, what part of this am I listening to? The questions?
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My god let the poor old man rest, this is senior abuse and torture at this point
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Serious question, for anyone masochistic enough to still be watching: Has Biden's performance improved enough to negate the moment that will be on every GOP attack ad for the next 5 months, or does he still look like he needs to be walked back into his room and told that no, it's not 1975 any more........
Enough? No.
Edit: It's really not good. He's pulled it together a bit, but there's no way around it. At least Trump unraveled to his usual form. It would've been worse if he kept his composure he had in the first 15 minutes. My heart sank when Joe looked like he was watching cartoons dance around the room and TRUMP was the cool and reserved candidate.
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Fuck everything about this. I can’t bear to watch.
I hope the fact that the current SCOTUS just legalized bribery comes up.
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Jesus, Trump bringing up the idea of post-birth abortion. I hope people see through it.
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This is promising. Trump just lies (surprised face), Biden just exaggerates or makes small speaking errors. (Among all the brain farts and studdering)
I watched some of it. Super embarrassing for Biden. Added all the fodder Fox needs to make edits and clips until the end of time.