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Lies, confusion and garbage - the presidential debate was everything we feared

CNN fact checker later confirmed that Trump made 30 false and misleading claims

With four months to go until Election Day, the earliest-ever general election debate featured two presidents – one current, one former – and a lot of bitter personal attacks. Joe Biden’s universally acknowledged poor performance surprised and even panicked Democrats; Donald Trump gave a more forceful – if not truthful…

Between Trump’s lies and Biden’s struggles, voters probably walked away from the debate with a better understanding of why they hate their options

Moderators for CNN’s debate took a hands-off approach, letting lies and half-truths remain unchallenged. Here are the facts on some of the false claims

Voters who care deeply about facts are already voting for Joe Biden

Joe Biden will be peppered with tough questions at Thursday’s first debate against Donald Trump

Four years since Biden and Trump first went head to head, the presidential hopefuls are facing a fresh round of debates this week

CNN prepares for its first general election presidential debate amidst challenges and criticism. Moderators gear up for a pivotal moment in network history.