Trump Romps in a Pedestrian Debate

Al Hunt: “Joe Biden lost a presidential debate, rather than assuaging voters’ fears about his age and capabilities only reaffirmed them.”

“Biden was halting, encumbered by a raspy voice, and at times seemingly confused or losing his train of thought. The picture of the President standing there mouth open, eyes darting was devastating for the 81-year-old incumbent. Trump is only three years younger; the difference seemed more like decades.”

“On substance, Trump ran roughshod, confident, full of specifics, viciously attacking Biden at every opportunity. Biden, with the exception of assailing the former President for inciting the January 6 attack on the Capitol in an effort to overturn a legitimate election, missed opportunity after opportunity to clearly counter his opponent. He was either poorly prepared or just not up to the challenge.”