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Joe Biden is Not Up For This.
Why his performance in the second debate further shows that he is a dangerous choice for the democratic nomination.
Well night two of the second democratic debate is over, and once again Joe Biden did not have a very good night. Granted, it certainly wasn’t as bad as his first debate, but there is no denying that Joe Biden was not at his best. He did not stand out in any way shape or form, and — after a night of attacks,— became muddled in with the voices and perspectives of the other centrist candidates that dominated the stage. Unfortunately, it wasn’t just that. Throughout the course of the event Biden seemed slow in his rebuttals, inarticulate at times, and incredibly vulnerable.
Some of the most subtle yet encapsulating moments concerning Mr. Biden were when Senator Harris told him to think about what he was saying, and reflect when it comes to his healthcare plan, and Mr. Castro told him it didn’t appear he’s learned his lesson on immigration. In both instances, Biden fell short in defending himself.
There is no question about it anymore. Joe Biden has aged. Significantly.
There was a time when even those of us on the left were forced to acknowledge that Biden was an incredibly skilled debater, at least when it came to debating…
