Who Won the Debate? Biden Stumbles Left Trump on Top
A halting debate performance by President Biden left Democratic strategists reeling, raising questions about his fitness to stay in the race.
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A Fumbling Performance, and a Panicking Party
President Biden’s shaky, halting debate performance has Democrats talking about replacing him on the ticket.
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CreditKenny Holston/The New York Times Trump’s Debate Performance: Relentless Attacks and Falsehoods
The former president’s remarks onstage, repeated often on the campaign trail, were striking with his opponent standing a few feet away.
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CreditKenny Holston/The New York Times Tracking the Attacks in the First Presidential Debate
See how much time Biden and Trump spent attacking each other in the first presidential debate.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Debates Alone, Upset Over Being Left Out
The independent presidential candidate answered the same questions that the CNN hosts asked of former President Donald J. Trump and President Biden.
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How to Watch the Biden-Trump Presidential Debate
The debate will be hosted by CNN from its Atlanta studios starting at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday.
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CreditRuth Fremson/The New York Times Fact-Checking Biden’s and Trump’s Claims on Domestic Policy
We scrutinized the presidential candidates’ recent claims on abortion, health care, crime and climate change ahead of the debate.
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Fact CheckWhat Media Outlets on the Right and Left Are Saying About the Debate
Partisan media outlets this week are already fixating on Thursday night’s first presidential debate — and how their preferred candidate could prevail.
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CreditErin Schaff/The New York Times More Voters Expect a Stronger Debate for Trump Than for Biden, Poll Shows
A New York Times/Siena College poll shows Republicans with greater enthusiasm for their candidate.
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The Spin RoomOffstage, a Band of Biden Defenders Braves a Sea of Trump Swagger
Supporters of both candidates were at the debate to sell their version of reality. One group seemed to have an easier time with it.
By Katie Rogers
At One Post-Debate Party, President Biden Found a Jubilant Reception
Supporters who gathered at an Atlanta hotel cheered President Biden’s performance even as Democratic leaders elsewhere were voicing concern and distress.
By Alan Blinder
Biden Brushes Off Concerns About His Performance: ‘It’s Hard to Debate a Liar’
During brief remarks to reporters after his showdown with former President Donald J. Trump, Mr. Biden said he felt he “did well” but noted that he had a sore throat.
By Peter Baker
Best of Late NightJon Stewart Is a Little Stressed Out About That Debate
Hosting a live “Daily Show” after the Biden-Trump spectacle, Stewart said he needed “to call a real estate agent in New Zealand.”
By Trish Bendix
The moderatorsDana Bash and Jake Tapper Let Candidates Be the ‘Stars of the Show’
The anchors mostly receded into the background on Thursday night. That was exactly what CNN leadership had in mind.
By Michael M. Grynbaum
Harris Defends Biden’s Debate Performance, but Acknowledges ‘a Slow Start’
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.
By Simon J. Levien
‘It’s Frightening’: Democratic Voters Worried by Biden’s Struggles in Debate
Democrats found President Biden’s performance disconcerting, while Republicans were in a jubilant mood. Swing voters were flummoxed.
By Shawn Hubler, J. David Goodman, Eduardo Medina and Campbell Robertson
Six Takeaways From the First Presidential Debate
In a testy, personal clash, President Biden failed to ease worries about his age, Donald Trump forcefully made his case (with wild claims and exaggerations) and the moderators held their fact-checking fire.
By Shane Goldmacher and Jonathan Swan
A Raspy Biden Struggles in Prime Time
President Biden needed to calm concerns about his age and mental acuity. Instead, he inflamed them, raising questions about whether he could carry on as the Democratic nominee.
By Shawn McCreesh and Annie Karni
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