Biden set the date-time for the debate.
Biden set all the detailed conditions for the debate including how the podiums were positioned.
GOP strategists suggest debate rules 'stacked against' Trump (nypost.com)
Then:
Biden took a week-off from being POTUS to ‘prep’ for a debate!
Who was the ‘stand-in POTUS?
Many have ‘prepped’ for their finals --- few have then failed so miserably!
Biden debate prep strategy: Be prepared for two different Trumps (nbcnews.com)
Biden set all the detailed conditions for the debate including how the podiums were positioned.
GOP strategists suggest debate rules 'stacked against' Trump (nypost.com)
Then:
Biden took a week-off from being POTUS to ‘prep’ for a debate!
Who was the ‘stand-in POTUS?
Many have ‘prepped’ for their finals --- few have then failed so miserably!
Biden debate prep strategy: Be prepared for two different Trumps (nbcnews.com)
Reminiscent of 'Wiley Coyote's' Elaborate-Ambushes gone wrong!
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WSJ: Democrats Discuss Replacing Biden on Presidential Ticket
Halting debate performance spurs turmoil in the party over 2024 candidate
Democrats Discuss Replacing Biden on Presidential Ticket - WSJ
President Biden’s halting performance against Donald Trump on Thursday left the Democratic Party in turmoil, with allies ranging from lawmakers to wealthy donors discussing whether the 81-year-old president should remain on the ticket and whether there is a viable alternative less than five months before the election.
On Friday, several lawmakers said they were discussing how to move forward, following what most Democrats called a disappointing and alarming performance.
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WSJ: Biden’s Disastrous Night Stands to Alter Course of the Election
The Democrat needed to quell concerns about his fitness for office. Instead, he exacerbated them—allowing Trump to command the room
Biden’s Disastrous Night Stands to Alter Course of the Election - WSJ
The task for President Biden was to show vigor and coherence, and he failed utterly. The task for former President Donald Trump was to keep his cool; to an uncharacteristic extent, he did so.
Biden’s inability to make the case for his candidacy—rambling, losing his train of thought, seeming frequently confused—left Democrats stunned and shell shocked, setting off frantic recriminations behind the scenes as they scrambled to figure out a way forward.
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WSJ: Biden Crashes in First Clash With Trump—and Other Takeaways From the Debate
The president appears unsteady while Trump mostly keeps his composure
Biden Crashed in First Clash With Trump—and Other Takeaways From the Debate - WSJ
It was the sort of showing Democrats feared the incumbent, who polls show faces greater concerns about his age and vitality than Trump, would deliver. It lacked the energy and combativeness Biden mustered for his State of the Union speech earlier this year, an appearance that gave Democrats some optimism about his campaign vigor. After the debate, some Democrats privately discussed replacing Biden on the party’s presidential ticket.
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WSJ: Democrats Discuss Replacing Biden on Presidential Ticket
Halting debate performance spurs turmoil in the party over 2024 candidate
Democrats Discuss Replacing Biden on Presidential Ticket - WSJ
President Biden’s halting performance against Donald Trump on Thursday left the Democratic Party in turmoil, with allies ranging from lawmakers to wealthy donors discussing whether the 81-year-old president should remain on the ticket and whether there is a viable alternative less than five months before the election.
On Friday, several lawmakers said they were discussing how to move forward, following what most Democrats called a disappointing and alarming performance.
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WSJ: Biden’s Disastrous Night Stands to Alter Course of the Election
The Democrat needed to quell concerns about his fitness for office. Instead, he exacerbated them—allowing Trump to command the room
Biden’s Disastrous Night Stands to Alter Course of the Election - WSJ
The task for President Biden was to show vigor and coherence, and he failed utterly. The task for former President Donald Trump was to keep his cool; to an uncharacteristic extent, he did so.
Biden’s inability to make the case for his candidacy—rambling, losing his train of thought, seeming frequently confused—left Democrats stunned and shell shocked, setting off frantic recriminations behind the scenes as they scrambled to figure out a way forward.
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WSJ: Biden Crashes in First Clash With Trump—and Other Takeaways From the Debate
The president appears unsteady while Trump mostly keeps his composure
Biden Crashed in First Clash With Trump—and Other Takeaways From the Debate - WSJ
It was the sort of showing Democrats feared the incumbent, who polls show faces greater concerns about his age and vitality than Trump, would deliver. It lacked the energy and combativeness Biden mustered for his State of the Union speech earlier this year, an appearance that gave Democrats some optimism about his campaign vigor. After the debate, some Democrats privately discussed replacing Biden on the party’s presidential ticket.
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