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OPINION - Joe Biden's calamitous debate: will he be replaced on the ticket?

Many years ago, I missed out on a job because I lost my temper. It was one of those awful 48-hour interviews with workshops, team tasks and worst of all, a three-course dinner bang in the middle. I didn't scream or get abusive, but I did let my frustration get…

Evening Standard

Biden Debate Performance Triggers Panic, Replacement Talk

Joe Biden's presidential campaign was in full damage control mode Friday as the president sought to recover from a disastrous debate showing with Donald Trump that triggered panic among Democrats and even murmurs about replacing the 81-year-old on the White House ticket.

International Business Times

Defiant Biden resists call to drop out as campaign surrogates maintain support

As Biden plans for second debate, more Democrats reiterate backing the president’s re-election efforts

The Guardian - US

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‘Train wreck’ debate unites polarized networks with outlets agreeing Biden-Trump was a ‘disaster’

The outcome of Thursday night’s debate left many feeling discouraged about the president and networks united in their reactions

The Independent UK

‘10 minutes to destroy a presidency’: how US and global media reviewed the Biden-Trump debate

Headlines echoed Democrats’ anxiety that Biden is too cognitively weak and physically frail for another term

The Guardian - US

CNN's debate was no fair fight

Joe Biden's terrible performance has caused panic among Democrats

Salon

John Fetterman — who struggled through his own rocky debate — defends Biden from ‘Democratic vultures’

‘I refuse to join the Democratic vultures on Biden’s shoulder after the debate,’ Pennsylvania senator says

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Let's Talk About The Debate

I wasn't planning on watching the presidential debate. Contrary to what readers may believe, I do not like politics. I much prefer the law. I'd rather read a transcript of oral argument than sit through a meaningless political debate. My agenda for last night was to finish a long post…

Reason

What is Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law and why is it controversial?

Louisiana passed a law requiring all state-funded schools to display the biblical Ten Commandments, prompting lawsuits.

Al Jazeera

Biden and Trump clashed over golf at debate – but who really is the best golfer?

The two men vying to be president of the United States spent part of their first political debate arguing about who was better on the fairway

The Independent UK

The CNN debate: Shambling vs. rambling

A month after Joe Biden challenged Donald Trump to a debate, the former president won it by keeping his mouth shut

Salon

Biden calls Trump a ‘lying, dog-faced pony soldier’ after debate, reviving slur he used against voter

The president has used the insult, whose origins remain elusive, on previous occasions

The Independent UK

Focus group shows undecided voters leaning toward Trump after presidential debate

All members of a focus group grouping such voters said Joe Biden should be replaced as the Democratic nominee after his performance in the debate

Latin Times

US outlets underline ‘disaster’ as first US presidential debate leaves Biden weak

In stark contrast to President Joe Biden’s feeble performance, former president Donald Trump was aggressive during the first debate of the American presidential race, which was marked by unconventional rules and an unusually early date.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Tom Newton Dunn: Why I'm going to spoil my ballot at this election

Just five full days to go now for us all to decide how to vote. Almost half of us still haven’t fully made up our minds, polls suggest. An abnormally high number for this late in the campaign — and I’m one of them.

The Conversation

The 2024 battle bus map: where are Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer visiting and what does it tell us?

One of the most important decisions party leaders have to make in an election campaign is where they want to visit. Their strategists will put together an itinerary of trips to schools, businesses, and community centres around the country.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden struggles and Trump lies in first debate

Joe Biden’s disastrous performance in the first presidential debate has Democrats scrambling. Plus: the 82-year-old ‘Sword Granny’ of India

The National (Scotland)

Democrats mull replacing Joe Biden after disastrous Donald Trump debate

DEMOCRATS are discussing replacing Joe Biden as their candidate in the US presidential race after an embarrassing performance in a TV debate with…

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The Independent UK

Biden says Trump will ‘undo’ progress on tackling climate crisis

Trump claims his presidency saw ‘best environmental numbers ever’

The Independent UK

US allies fear a new Trump presidency may be one step closer after Biden ‘implodes’ at CNN debate

‘If you weren’t preparing for a Trump 2.0 then that is the smart play and the smart move now’

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Joe Biden had one job – not appear too old to be president

Stumbling, mumbling and a parody of his critics’ greatest hits — some of the more generous ways to describe Joe Biden’s performance at last night’s US election debate.

France 24

‘I don’t speak as smoothly’: Biden acknowledges halting debate but vows to stay in race

US President Joe Biden was in damage-control mode Friday as he tried to make up for a stumbling performance in the first presidential debate against Republican candidate Donald Trump on Thursday night. While Biden acknowledged criticisms of his performance, he insisted he was not dropping out of the race. His…

The Guardian - US

The supreme court abortion ruling hides conservative justices’ partisan agenda

One day soon, this case will come back, and the supreme court will allow states to ban emergency abortions

The Guardian - US

‘Morals of an alleycat’: who won the debate meme wars, Biden or Trump?

Both candidates know how important it is to go viral – and while both delivered soundbites, it was Biden’s weak performance that captured attention

Salon

Supreme Court's sad bid to help Trump

Thursday's non-decision may backfire, reminding voters that the right to health care is on the ballot in November

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