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Key Democrat voices have joined in support of President Joe Biden after what is being widely seen as his facing a setback in the Presidential debate with Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump. While former President Barack Obama took to the social media in support of Biden saying that “bad debate nights happen”, Vice President Kamala Harris, according to CNN, checked in with campaign officials on a brief call and then participated in previously scheduled interviews.
‘Much at stake’
“Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself. Between someone who tells the truth; who knows right from wrong and will give it to the American people straight — and someone who lies through his teeth for his own benefit. Last night didn’t change that, and it’s why so much is at stake in November. http:// joebiden.com,” posted Obama on his X (earlier known as Twitter) handle. Harris’ staff made phone calls after the debate to check in with Democratic officials, trying to reassure them, reminding them of Biden’s record and agenda, and calling on them to remain united, added CNN, quoting an unnamed source.
“Former President Donald J. Trump made wild assertions and false statements, but also seized on President Biden’s shakiness,” according to the New York Times.
“Nearly half of Democrats say Biden should be replaced as nominee,” said the American business intelligence company Morning Consult following its survey looking at how voters are reacting to the first presidential debate. “Three in 5 voters, including a 47% plurality of Democrats, said Biden should be replaced as the Democratic candidate for president. The figures are slightly higher among Democratic voters who watched the debate,” it found.
30pc support for Harris
“Three in 10 Democratic voters want Vice President Kamala Harris to take the reins were Biden to not be the party’s nominee, followed by 20% who said it should be California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who shook off questions about the matter while speaking with reporters after the debate,” shared Morning Consult from the survey.
The incumbent and the former Presidents have accepted invitations to debate live on television at least twice before the election scheduled for November 5, said reports. The debates are crucial, given that voters get to listen to the presidential candidates together before early voting begins. The first debate was hosted by CNN on June 27 and the second will be hosted by ABC on September 10.