Biden’s Poor Debate Was So Infuriating
This last week of June 2024 will go down in history as one of the most consequential in American politics.
Thursday, June 27, in particular will go down as one of the most consequential debates in American elections — perhaps even more so than Nixon/Kennedy, or Lincoln/Douglas.
That’s because the CNN debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump was an absolute, unmitigated disaster for the American people, and it alone could change the course of history.
On one side, a convicted felon, sexual abuser, fraudster and habitual liar, who lied more than 30 times in 90 minutes, impressive velocity even for him.
On the other, a wilted, sometimes lost, feeble former boxing champ, now incapable of taking a swing, let alone landing a punch.
It was hard to watch on both counts, but for Biden, whose senior moments were well on display, the shockingly terrible performance seemed painful, especially for his supporters.
The sadness was widespread, and the post-debate chatter was reminiscent of a wake.
My friend and colleague Van Jones, who once worked in the Barack Obama/Joe Biden White House, seemed to be on the verge of tears when he said on CNN, “I love that guy, he’s a good man. He loves his country. He’s doing the best that he can. But he had a test to meet tonight. To restore confidence, of the country and of the base, and he failed to do that.”
Kennedy family scion Maria Shriver similarly tweeted, “I love Joe Biden. I know he’s a good man. I know his heart is good. I know he’s dedicated to our country and is surrounded by good people. Tonight was heartbreaking in many ways.”
Biden personal family friend and New York Times columnist Tom Friedman was downright despondent:
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