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Coverage dated June 27, 2024

'Bad debate nights happen': Barack Obama backs President Biden amid debate criticism

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Barack Obama reiterated his support for President Joe Biden in the wake of Thursday's presidential debate against Donald Trump.

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  1. NBC New York

    'Bad debate nights happen': Barack Obama backs President Biden amid debate criticism (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Barack Obama reiterated his support for President Joe Biden in the wake of Thursday's presidential debate against Donald Trump.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Obama weighs in on support for Biden following nightmare performance (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Barack Obama weighed in on President Joe Biden's questionable debate performance on Thursday, saying, "Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know."

  3. Fox News

    Obama defends Biden, hammers Trump after televised showdown: ‘Bad debate nights happen’ (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former President Barack Obama admitted that "bad debate nights happen" after President Biden's Thursday performance, but still defended his former VP.

  4. Time

    Barack Obama Says 'Bad Debate Nights Happen' (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The former president continues to back his former vice president Joe Biden despite his showing at last night's debate against Donald Trump.

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