Biden after criticism of TV duel: "I don't debate as well as I used to"
I give you my word. I would not run again if I didn't believe in my heart and soul that I could do this job, Biden told supporters in the city of Raleigh. He intends to "win" the election in North Carolina.
"I can tell right from wrong," Biden said. "I know how to do this job. I know how to get things done. I know, as millions of Americans do: When you're knocked down, you get back up."
Biden, who is 81 and the oldest president in US history, spoke with a hoarse voice and became tangled in his phrasing during the CNN TV debate on Thursday evening. He also left sentences unfinished and stumbled over his words. Trump, who is 78, came across as much more energetic and focused.
A CNN survey found that 67% of viewers saw Trump as the winner of the debate. US Democrats are now deeply concerned: Within the party, there is discussion about whether it's too late, four months before the presidential election, to replace Biden with a younger candidate or a candidate, according to the "New York Times". Other media reported on a "panic" among the Democrats.
- Joe Biden, the US President, expressed his conviction to his supporters in Raleigh, stating that he would not seek re-election unless he believed he could efficiently carry out the role.
- Despite facing criticism and some challenges during a recent CNN TV debate in Raleigh, Biden emphasized his ability to distinguish between right and wrong and his competence to govern.
- In contrast to Biden's perceived struggles during the debate, Donald Trump was perceived as more energetic and focused, potentially reinforcing concerns within the Democratic party in North Carolina.
- Following the debate, a CNN survey revealed that 67% of viewers considered Trump the winner, sparking deep concern within US Democrats, leading to discussions about replacing Biden with a younger or more energetic candidate before the presidential election in November.
- Amidst the worries and speculations within the Democratic party, many media outlets reported a sense of "panic" over the possibility of Biden's replacement, just four months before the upcoming US Presidential election.
