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Kamala Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate, tries to calm Democratic fears

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Vice President Kamala Harris is acknowledging that President Joe Biden had a “slow start” during his debate against Donald Trump Thursday.

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  1. New York Post

    Kamala Harris says Biden had ‘slow start’ but ‘strong finish’ in debate after Anderson Cooper pressed her on Dem ‘panic’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on CNN to give her post-debate assessment and was pushed very hard by anchor Anderson Cooper about Biden's flailing performance.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Kamala Harris tries to downplay Biden’s struggles during CNN debate (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Vice President Kamala Harris conceded Joe Biden did not have the best debate performance against Donald Trump.

  3. Portland Press Herald

    Harris acknowledges Biden had ‘slow start’ in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Harris said the contrast between Biden and Donald Trump ultimately has to be on Biden’s performance in office, rather than in one debate.

  4. NBC Chicago

    Kamala Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate, tries to calm Democratic fears (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Vice President Kamala Harris is acknowledging that President Joe Biden had a “slow start” during his debate against Donald Trump Thursday.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Harris acknowledges Biden had a ‘slow start’ in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    As she acknowledged Biden’s uneven performance, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the substance of Trump’s remarks during the 90-minute debate.

  6. Newsweek

    Kamala Harris defends Joe Biden over debate disaster in combative interview (opens Newsweek)

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    Vice President Harris admitted Biden had a "slow start," but emphasized his performance as president after the debate.

  7. Deadline

    Kamala Harris Says Joe Biden Had A “Slow Start” But A “Strong Finish” In Debate, VP Tells Anderson Cooper Race Can’t Be Judged On “Style Points” (opens Deadline)

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    Harris defended Biden's record but sidestepped on whether she had concerns over his performance at the debate.

  8. Insider

    Even Kamala Harris acknowledged that Biden's debate performance was rough (opens Insider)

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    Pressed repeatedly, Vice President Harris said she's "not going to debate" that Biden had a "slow start" at the debate.

  9. New York Times

    Harris Defends Biden’s Debate Performance, but Acknowledges ‘a Slow Start’ (opens New York Times)

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    In a tense interview, Vice President Kamala Harris defended President Biden’s record in office and downplayed the moments during the debate where he faltered.

  10. Breitbart News

    Harris on if She's Worried About Biden: He Had 'Slow Start,' Dodges on if He's Different from 2020 (opens Breitbart News)

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    During CNN's debate coverage on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris responded to consternation among Democrats about President Joe Biden's performance | Clips

  11. Washington Times

    ‘Slow start’: Kamala Harris tries to turn the page after Biden’s performance (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday acknowledged that President Biden got off to a "slow start" in the first presidential debate but insisted he ended on a strong note.

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