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The Hill - Politics
Obama backs Biden after rough debate performance
Former President Obama urged voters Friday to back President Biden in November despite a poor showing by the president in the previous night's debate. "Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know," Obama posted on the social platform X. "But this ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
Biden says he'll stay in race after rough debate night
President Biden said at a North Carolina rally that he will stay in the presidential race, despite his poor performance at the first debate with former President Trump that some Democrats called a disaster. Mr. Biden acknowledged his trouble in ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Top Democratic leaders and donors urged the party to stick with Biden as their nominee, aiming to quell calls for him to step aside as new polling showed voters wary about his ability to lead after a shaky debate performance last week.
Top Democratic leaders and donors urged the party to stick with Biden as their nominee, aiming to quell calls for him to step aside as new polling showed voters wary about his ability to lead after a shaky debate performance last week. -
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After a devastating debate performance, Biden aides try to reassure panicky Democrats
The debate was always going to be a gamble for Joe Biden — but the bet may prove more costly than he imagined after he gave what was roundly panned as a bumbling and incoherent performance.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Top Democratic fundraisers sound the alarm after Biden’s debate performance
Many of the Democratic Party’s top fundraisers are privately sounding the alarm after President Joe Biden’s disappointing debate performance Thursday against Republican former President Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Top Democratic fundraisers sound the alarm after Biden's debate performance
President Joe Biden's top fundraisers are sounding the alarm on his disappointing debate performance.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Fetterman to Democrats after Biden debate performance: 'Chill the f‑‑‑ out'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who survived his own disastrous debate performance ahead of the 2022 election, told fellow Democrats to “chill the f‑‑‑ out” after media outlets reported Democrats are panicking over President Biden’s weak showing at ...Joe Biden -
Politico - Politics
Hill Democrats focus on Trump debate answers after halting Biden performance
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CBS News - Top stories
Top Democrats rally around Biden after debate performance
President Biden's family is urging him to stay in the 2024 race as top Democrats close ranks around the president after his debate performance last week. Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne joins "America Decides" to discuss what elected ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden debate performance is 'nightmare' for Democrats
If there was one thing Democrats wanted to see on display from President Biden at Thursday night’s debate, it was strength. They wanted to see Biden pummel former President Trump on the Jan. 6 insurrection, on overturning Roe v. Wade. They wanted ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Has Democrats Panicking
President Biden’s shaky, halting debate performance has Democrats talking about replacing him on the ticket.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
Biden's debate performance sparks concerns among Democrats
Concerns are growing among Democrats after President Joe Biden’s performance at his first debate of 2024 against Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the former president is under fire for unleashing a torrent of false and misleading claims. NBC’s Hallie ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Democratic voters respond to Biden's debate performance
President Biden narrowly won Wisconsin in 2020. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle spoke with voters there to see if they're still sticking with Biden in 2024.Joe Biden -
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Eye Opener: President Biden faces backlash from Democrats after a shaky debate performance
President Biden faces backlash from inside his own party after a shaky debate performance. Also, the Supreme Court rejects a multi-billion dollar opioid settlement that would have protected the Sackler family. All that and all that matters in ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Top stories
Can Biden bounce back from rough debate?
Democrats described Joe Biden's debate performance Thursday as "wobbly," "disappointing" and a "disaster." Now, they're scrambling to figure out if he can bounce back.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
President Biden is feeling ‘humiliated’ after debate performance
Over the weekend President Biden huddled with his family after a poor performance during the first presidential debate. NBC News White House Correspondent Mike Memoli explains how the Biden campaign is trying to reassure donors.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
I’m Hearing High Anxiety From Democrats Over Biden’s Debate Performance
Some are calling it a disaster.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden’s debate performance is the wake-up call Democrats wanted to avoid
In tonight's debate, President Biden showcased something his advisers have spent much of his campaign trying to avoid: his age.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Sununu blames 'Democratic elite' for Biden's poor debate performance
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) took a swipe at the "Democratic elite" in an interview Friday, blaming those in leadership for President Biden's poor performance in the recent debate. Sununu highlighted the Democratic National Committee's ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Top Democrat says Biden debate 'not the performance we were looking for'
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said while President Biden's debate showing was "not the performance we were looking for," people should look at the president's record when comparing him with former President Trump. "I suspect that, you know, pretty much ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Democrats Fret Over Impact of Biden's Debate Performance on House, Senate Races
Down-ballot candidates and aides are trying to sort through whether the performance has sapped the party’s goals of retaining the Senate and flipping the House.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
After Biden's Poor Performance, Could Democrats Replace Him as Nominee?
President Biden’s shaky debate performance prompts concerns about what would happen if he steps aside as the Democrats’ pick.Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Obama, Clinton excuse Biden's debate performance to fend off Democratic meltdown: 'Bad debate nights happen'
President Biden and Donald Trump are scheduled to face off at a second and final debate on Sept. 10.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Voters disappointed in lack of policy debate between Biden, Trump
Voters holding a watch party agreed there was no clear winner between President Biden and former President Donald Trump during Thursday's debate. They expressed frustration over the lack of policy details the candidates provided.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Brian Stelter: Voters criticizing debate moderators upset over disappointment with Biden
Former CNN anchor Brian Stelter said voters who are criticizing the moderators from Thursday’s debate for not fact-checking are just “disappointed” and “frustrated” with President Joe Biden’s performance. "Why are these people complaining about it ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
Some Democrats call for Biden to step aside after first debate
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY to provide analysis of the first 2024 presidential debate that drew panic among some Democrats over President Joe Biden’s performance while Trump delivered false statements that went unchecked.Joe Biden -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Ali: Democrats have tough choices to make after Biden debate disaster
Where were President Biden's debate-enhancing drugs Thursday night, and more importantly, can his supporters access them now to dull memories of his weak performance during the 90-minute live telecast?Joe Biden -
ABC News - Top stories
Democratic dread grows after Biden debate disaster. What now?: ANALYSIS
Nobody knows better than Joe Biden how high the stakes are in this election.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Vulnerable down-ballot Democrats stay quiet after Biden’s debate
Democrats running in competitive down-ballot races kept quiet or dodged questions about President Joe Biden's debate.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats fret about hit to Senate chances after Biden debate debacle
Democrats are worried President Biden's dismal debate performance could doom any slim chance the party has for holding its Senate majority by further depressing turnout in critical battleground states. Democrats were already in a tough electoral ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Democratic governors reportedly waiting in wings after dire Biden debate
Biden campaign launches counter-offensive amid fears that frail appearance at debate could mean defeat in November. With the White House scrambling to prevent Joe Biden’s candidacy being enveloped in a full-blown crisis, several state governors ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Two More Democratic Lawmakers Express Concern About Biden After Debate
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island said he was “horrified" by the debate. Representative Debbie Dingell said “the campaign needs to listen to us.”Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats urge Biden campaign to shift course after debate disaster
President Biden’s disastrous debate performance has left Democrats scrambling for ways to strengthen their weakened president. Democratic lawmakers and strategists for months had predicted the presidential race would be extremely close, but they ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Debate highlights: Dems in full panic mode after Biden's stumbling performance
President Biden and Donald Trump tangled over the economy, COVID-19 and abortion in the first 20 minutes of Thursday night's debate, and then it got personal, with insults over who is the worst president and who is a criminal. And then, their golf ...Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Medicare-related stocks rise after poor Biden debate performance
A select handful of health insurance names popped on Friday following the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Trump doubts Biden will be replaced as nominee after debate performance
Former President Trump on Friday dismissed the prospect of President Biden being replaced atop the Democratic ticket after his lackluster debate performance a night earlier. "Yes, I think he will be the nominee," Trump told Fox News Digital when ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Abortion-rights groups rally around Biden campaign after debate performance
Prominent abortion-rights groups rallied around President Biden’s reelection campaign Friday, arguing that his administration’s record on reproductive health and the “existential” threat of another Trump administration outweigh a poor debate ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden addresses NYC’s LGBTQ community hours after poor debate performance
At the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, President Joe Biden told the crowd, “We remain in a battle for the soul of America.”Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
Biden returns to campaign trail as pressure grows after debate performance
President Biden is attempting damage control as he returns to the campaign trail after his Thursday debate performance left Democrats divided. The president’s closest allies appear steadfast in their support as external pressure grows. NBC News’ ...Joe Biden
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Lawyers involved with Jan. 6 prosecutions are focused on the date when the window to bring charges against defendants will close.Donald Trump -
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Seeking to calm donors, Biden campaign says it raised $127 million in June
It's a welcome number for the candidate, who caused widespread concern among Democrats after his debate performanceJoe Biden -
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