The campaign of President Joe Biden insisted on Friday that the incumbent will not exit the presidential race, despite the President admitting that he "no longer debates like before" following his disastrous performance in the televised showdown against his electoral rival, Donald Trump.
Biden acknowledged his lackluster performance while delivering a speech in North Carolina on Friday: "I know I'm not a young man. I don't walk as smoothly as I used to. I don't speak with the eloquence I once had. I don't debate as well as I used to, but I know what I do well: I tell the truth. I know right from wrong. And I know how to do this job, I know how to get things done. And I know what millions of Americans know: that when you get knocked down, you get back up."
However, there are some fractures among those who insist on continuing to support his candidacy and the Democrats who prefer a last-minute change. According to CNN, Biden's advisors spent Friday morning calling Democratic congressmen, donors, and other key supporters in hopes of dispelling some of the widespread panic. An analyst told the outlet that "there is panic" among Democrats following the debate between Biden and Trump.
A Historic Debate
On Thursday, Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in a historic debate, allowing the world to see the mental state of the White House chief. Biden struggled to keep up the pace of the conversation, stammered, and exhibited unstable behavior, at times stuttering and at other times falling into periods of silence as if experiencing a lapse.
His performance was so disastrous that many within the Democratic Party believe he should withdraw from the re-election campaign.
Key Questions About Biden's Debate Performance
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers concerning Joe Biden's recent debate performance and its repercussions.
Why did Joe Biden admit to not debating as well as he used to?
Biden acknowledged that he is no longer as young or as eloquent as he once was, and admitted that his debating skills have diminished over time. He emphasized, however, that he remains truthful and capable of doing the job.
What was the reaction within the Democratic Party to Biden's debate performance?
The reaction was one of widespread panic. Many Democrats expressed concern over Biden's performance, with some suggesting that he should withdraw from the re-election campaign.
How did Biden's advisors respond to the panic among Democrats?
Biden's advisors spent the morning after the debate reaching out to Democratic congressmen, donors, and key supporters to try to calm the widespread panic and reassure them of Biden's capabilities.