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From raising alarm to backing Biden, Democrats in Congress grapple with debate aftermath

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President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate demeanor last week has reverberated across the Democratic Party. It is forcing lawmakers to grapple with a potential crisis that could reach beyond the results of the presidential election.

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  1. Joe Biden suffers poll blow among Democrats after debate

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. ‘Preparation overload': Democrats defend Biden after debate flop as voter support flinches

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  3. Biden campaign tells donors president can recover from subpar debate performance

    Headline from NBC News ·

  4. Newest

    From raising alarm to backing Biden, Democrats in Congress grapple with debate aftermath

    Headline from WDIO Duluth ·

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  1. The Federalist

    Biden Just Had The Most Disastrous Debate In Presidential History (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    Love or hate Donald Trump, no sentient voter still believes president Joe Biden is OK. It's a political disaster.

  2. New York Post

    Even some Dems call for Biden to be replaced after embarrassing CNN debate against Trump: ‘Very aggressive panic’ (opens New York Post)

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    Democrats were sent into a tailspin after Joe Biden's floundering presidential debate performance against Donald Trump Thursday -- with one commentator saying there one New York politician demanding the aging president call it quits.

  3. The Daily Signal

    ‘He Failed’: Biden’s Debate Performance Sparks Concern Among Democrats (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Democrat campaign operatives, fundraisers, and supporters suggested Democrats should move on from Biden after debate night.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Biden stumbles during faltering start to presidential debate (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    President Joe Biden appeared to lose his train of thought during a faltering start in the US election debate with Trump.

  5. CNN

    Biden’s debate performance sets off alarm bells for Democrats (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Alarm bells are ringing among top Democrats over the 2024 presidential race and President Joe Biden’s political future, with the president’s debate performance leaving some to openly question whether Biden can stay atop of the Democratic ticket.

  6. The Guardian

    Friday briefing: A shaky debate performance from Joe Biden has Democrats panicking (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    In today’s newsletter: In the first presidential debate of this campaign, the incumbent looked slow on his feet and could not match the energy of his mendacious opponent, Donald Trump

  7. NBC News

    Debate takeaways: Biden confirms some voter fears as Trump leans into grievances (opens NBC News)

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    Joe Biden failed to mitigate his biggest liability in his re-election bid at the first debate Thursday, while Donald Trump doubled down on grievances and skipped opportunities to cover his own vulnerabilities.

  8. Newsweek

    A Disastrous Debate for Biden Leaves a Path Forward for Democrats (opens Newsweek)

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    The debate went terribly for President Joe Biden. Now, the only questions that matter are does Biden have what it takes to recover, and what do the Democrats need to do if it he doesn't?

  9. The National Interest

    Joe Biden's Debate Performance Is the Worst in U.S. History (opens The National Interest)

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    The National Interest's feed description

    The only hope Democrats have at this point is that Trump has peaked too early. But last night, he delivered a roundhouse to Joe Biden that will be difficult for him to recover from. Trump solidified his own standing in his party, while Biden accomplished the reverse.

  10. Fox News

    Battleground Democrats leave Biden high and dry after 'disastrous' debate performance (opens Fox News)

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    Top Democratic incumbents and candidates running in swing races this year wouldn't defend President Biden after his "disastrous" performance in the first presidential debate of 2024.

  11. NBC News

    'Babbling' and 'hoarse': Biden's debate performance sends Democrats into a panic (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Joe Biden was supposed to put the nation’s mind at ease over his physical and mental capacity with his debate showing tonight.

  12. Rolling Stone

    'Oh God Why': Democratic Elite Panic Over Biden's Debate Performance (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Democrats watched the first 2024 presidential debate in horror — and wondered aloud if Biden can be replaced as their nominee this late in the game.

  13. The Guardian

    ‘Defcon 1 moment’: Biden’s debate performance sends Democrats into panic (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Party scrambles to affirm president’s ability to lead nation as some raise questions about about what else can be done

  14. PJ Media

  15. NBC News

    After a devastating debate performance, Biden aides try to reassure panicky Democrats (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    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.

  16. Fox News

    'Painful' Biden debate performance sends Democrats into 'a very aggressive panic:' CNN panel (opens Fox News)

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    The immediate post-debate consensus on CNN was that President Biden's performance did not go well and has put Democrats into a panic about their 2024 candidate.

  17. Fox News

    Democrats talk Biden replacement following 'weak' debate performance: 'He failed' (opens Fox News)

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    President Biden's performance in Thursday night's debate quickly garnered attention from Democrats and liberal media figures who expressed concern over the president's "weak" performance.

  18. The Washington Free Beacon

    WATCH: Joe Biden's Senior Moment of the Week (Special Debate Edition) (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    President Joe Biden, 81, attempted to debate Donald Trump on Thursday. Given the fact that Democrats are now openly speculating about replacing Biden as the party's nominee, it's fair to say the president failed to reassure voters that he is fit to serve another four years in office.

  19. Newsweek

    Joe Biden suffers poll blow among Democrats after debate (opens Newsweek)

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    A Morning Consult survey found that 47 percent of Democrats want Biden to stand aside after his debate performance.

  20. Gopusa

    Biden defends disastrous debate performance as Democrats panic (opens Gopusa)

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    (The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and his campaign are facing the fallout of a disastrous debate performance Thursday night. Biden responded to reporters’ questions about Democrats’ concerns over his performance by saying he was not concerned.

  21. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    ‘Preparation overload': Democrats defend Biden after debate flop as voter support flinches (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    President Biden and Donald Trump are scheduled for a second debate on Sept. 10, though it is unclear whether both candidates will follow through.

  22. The Hill

    Debate highlights: Dems in full panic mode after Biden’s stumbling performance (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Biden and former President Trump are debating in Atlanta in an event broadcast by CNN and moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

  23. Black Enterprise

    Joe Biden Responds To His Shaky Presidential Debate Performance (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Joe Biden went head to head with Donald Trump on Thursday night for what many are calling a "horrible" debate.

  24. Insider

    Can Biden survive mounting fallout from the presidential debate? (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    While Democrats scramble to control the damage after Joe Biden's poor debate performance, the president says he will stay in the race.

  25. Fox News

    Democrats defend Biden's dismal debate performance across Sunday morning shows (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Democratic allies defended President Biden on various Sunday morning news shows following his first presidential debate performance against Donald Trump.

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