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Coverage dated June 27, 2024

Biden Says ‘I Don’t Debate As Well As I Used To’ In Fiery Speech After Rocky Thursday Face-Off With Trump

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Biden expressed his intention to keep running in a campaign speech from North Carolina Friday, despite calls from some prominent Biden-friendly pundits for him to step aside.

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  1. Forbes

    Biden Says ‘I Don’t Debate As Well As I Used To’ In Fiery Speech After Rocky Thursday Face-Off With Trump (opens Forbes)

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    Biden expressed his intention to keep running in a campaign speech from North Carolina Friday, despite calls from some prominent Biden-friendly pundits for him to step aside.

  2. Deadline

    Joe Biden Tells Rally “I Don’t Debate As Well As I Used To” But “I Know How To Tell The Truth” (opens Deadline)

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    Biden appeared much more energetic than he did at Thursday night's debate.

  3. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Biden acknowledges debate performance: 'I know how to do this job' (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    President Joe Biden acknowledged his seemingly poor debate performance, telling supporters he “doesn’t debate as well as he used to,” but he knows “how to do this job.”

  4. Washington Post

    Biden rallies boisterous crowd as he tries to tamp down debate concerns (opens Washington Post)

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    “I don’t debate as well as I used to,” Biden said, his voice rising. “But ... I know how to tell the truth. I know right from wrong. I know how to do this job.”

  5. New York Post

    Biden admits ‘I don’t debate as well as I used to’ but ‘I can do this job’ in NC rally (opens New York Post)

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    President Biden tried to steady his campaign for a second term Friday as fellow Democrats called for him to consider stepping aside following a disastrous debate against former President Donald Trump.

  6. Washington Times

    Biden admits bad showing in debate: ‘I don’t debate as well as I used to’ (opens Washington Times)

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    President Biden on Friday acknowledged his poor performance in his debate against former President Donald Trump but insisted he wouldn't be running for reelection if he couldn't handle the job.

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