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Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Concern Among Democrats, 48M Viewers Tune In

Jun 28, 2024, 07:29 PM

President Joe Biden's performance in the recent presidential debate against former President Donald Trump has sparked widespread concern among Democrats and political analysts. Biden's halting and shaky performance has led to discussions within the Democratic Party about the possibility of replacing him as the candidate for the upcoming election. Despite this, key figures like Barack Obama and other Democratic leaders have expressed their continued support for Biden, emphasizing that bad debate nights can happen to anyone. Obama stated, 'Bad debate nights happen,' and reassured voters of Biden's commitment to the election. Biden himself acknowledged his poor performance, attributing it to having a cold and sore throat, but affirmed his intention to continue his campaign and participate in the next debate scheduled for September 10. Market reactions have also been notable, with PIMCO's head of U.S. public policy, Libby Cantrill, indicating a higher chance of a Trump presidency following the debate. The debate drew nearly 48M viewers, with Fox News leading the ratings. Despite the debate's impact, Biden remains committed to defending democracy and leading his party against Trump. Additionally, Senator John Fetterman urged Democrats to 'chill out' following the debate.