No contest. This was one of Biden's best debate performances ever.

[Drunken Irishman]

[Thekaspervote]

1. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[StarryNite]

2. He's doing great!

[dem4decades]

3. I wish i had your confidence. I'm afraid the debate polls will give it to Trump.

[Drunken Irishman]

10. Nope.

[tman]

11. Why? (I'm not watching)

[Drunken Irishman]

14. Biden had the zingers. Biden put Trump on the defensive all night.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

37. What zingers?

[Drunken Irishman]

40. The Abe Lincoln one was the best.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

49. No matter what the rah-rah...and totally get the trying to make

our guy look the best - tonight was a setback. You can spin it a thousand different ways. It doesn't make it true. Missed comeback opportunities: one zillion

My hope is that we end up getting rid of the worst human being ever to be "president". And that Joe is our next president!!! He will be a great one.

[Cha]

58. Your spinning it negatively is NOT working.

[Wednesdays]

63. The post-debate polls say otherwise. nt

[greblach]

53. Learning to live with it...

Learning to die with it!

[calimary]

61. That may have been THE line of the night.

trump probably figures he won because he wasn't foaming at the mount by halfway through.

[LexVegas]

12. ...

[relayerbob]

17. I agree, sadly

Trump got to lie openly with little challenge. Biden held his own, but wasn't aggressive enough and Trump dominated the microphone

[dem4decades]

22. Biden let Trump have the last word.

[relayerbob]

24. Yes, he was not aggressive enough

But her job is to provide equal time, not just toss out softball questions

[Laura PourMeADrink]

52. Finally, an honest assessment. Not just a bunch of "my guy was perfect bs.

[certainot]

54. the best line biden didn't give was "well, that what limbaugh says but...."

[BannonsLiver]

20. We'll find out in a few minutes.

I’ll be back to validate your prediction.

[Caliman73]

23. Some may because he didn't whip out his tiny mushroom.

The reality is that Trump needed to be spectacular in this debate in order to make any changes in the race. He wasn't. He will certainly get credit for not flinging his shit, but that is like getting 400 on the SAT for putting your name on it.

He didn't do anything to convince anyone that he will be any different if given 4 more years. He flubbed his taxes again and he got nailed on race after he thought he had a good one on Biden, he got hit with the Central Park 5.

It was not a definitive debate for either. Biden did very well with his plans and details and Trump did not light himself on fire. Those were the standards.

[dem4decades]

25. Thank you i needed that. I was really depressed thinking Trump made points.

[Caliman73]

28. His most effective attack was...

"Why didn't you do anything in 8 years?" This was on immigration. Biden finally shut it down when spoke a fundamental truth ... Because Republicans were in charge of Congress.

Trump paused for like 10 seconds, then tried to come back with something, but the moment had passed.

It really was basically a debate where if you like Trump, you will think he won and if you like Biden, you will think he won.

There were no game changers.

[wnylib]

33. Agree. I wish that Biden had

made that point earlier than he did. Also wish Biden had then capitalized on it by saying the solution was more Democratic Senators to break the obstructionism of Moscow Mitch.

But those points can still be covered by Biden and his spokespersons tonight and tomorrow.

I would have liked to hear Biden mention Trump's supporters among white supremacist groups when they discussed race.

Overall, Biden did well, though. Got in some good zingers, like saying Trump was confused over who he was running against.

One point that Trump will play up and exaggerate out of context, though, was Biden saying that we must transition from fossil fuels. Trump will use this in oil and fracking states like TX and PA. Biden will need to emphasize to people in PA that they will have better jobs and improved local economies from the transition.

[Mersky]

39. Well put.

[lagomorph777]

56. Trump didn't look like a frenzied, lying, crazy, heartless monster.

Instead, he looked like a low energy, lying, crazy, heartless monster.

Big improvement, right?

Unfortunately for Trump, Biden was dramatically stronger tonight. He clearly won.

[Sierra89]

4. Agreed.

Glad we voted for him. Ridin' with Biden!

[tinrobot]

5. Yes, he was calm until he was righteous.

Great tone... and he came armed with facts.

[LizBeth]

6. Good to hear. Thanks. I don't watch. But people have been saying different takes though most say

Biden is doing well.

[Claustrum]

7. I love Biden and his debate prep team that prepared all the facts,

exactly he said during the last year on COVID, and all other subjects. He will stand tall in the after debate fact checking while Trump is lying all the time.

[dchill]

8. That's how I see it.

[Bluepinky]

9. Biden's closing remarks are excellent!

[Chuuurles]

13. Agreed

He was very strong tonight! As a Canadian I am really pulling for Him and all of you

[democrattotheend]

15. He's doing pretty well

But I thought he was a little better in his March debate against Bernie and his 2012 debate with Paul Ryan. The Ryan debate is probably the best debate I've ever seen him do.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

51. Thanks..will have to look that debate up!

[Kali]

60. the debate with Ryan was his best

my thought too

[VarryOn]

16. The moderator was excellent too...

She let Biden soar...and really kept Trump in check.

[jcgoldie]

19. I agree

I have no idea what some folks here expected but Welker did an awesome job.

[lagomorph777]

57. I agree - I was very impressed.

[liberalmuse]

18. I agree.

And I enjoyed the debate even though Trump is ridiculous. Jesus, the fact he got in the Presidency is something this country needs to atone for. He is not cut out for the job.

[Hoyt]

21. Think the lines are clearly drawn. Do believe some of the so-called "undecided" who lean toward

trump will feel he did enough for their vote (they were probably going to do that anyway). Same thing for Biden, for people who might lean toward him. There shouldn't be many undecideds after this.

[Blue Owl]

26. And Trump cemented his legacy as a used car salesman

n/t

[Raine]

27. Yes but it was Trump's best too

so that probably makes it s draw. 🤔

[Cha]

59. No it does NOT.

Biden 53%
Trump 39%

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214342432

[TheDemsshouldhireme]

29. I agree

Joe's prep showed. Ended very strong.

[ecstatic]

30. It's cool to hear that people feel that way

I was so frustrated by trump's lies and it seemed like Joe was too calm in his responses, but if other people prefer that approach, then good. As long as no harm was done, I'm ok with it.

[Mersky]

32. I dunno, I think he was cool under pressure

Didn’t want him to fly off the handle, and by golly, he did not. I woulda lost it like 10 times over and that is why (among many reasons) I am not running for president.

Biden had ways of calling him out and getting onto to real ideas. Had to chuckle over tRump’s bug-eyed moments. Was worth putting up with the noise coming from the so-called pResident.

[Drunken Irishman]

38. It was a great contrast.

[Mersky]

42. Really was

I tried to put on my, I’m-just-walking-into-the-presidential-race-late-hat. Assessment: tRump was a jerk and Joe has ideas.

I mean, tRump got lost in an indecipherable loop about the size of windows as an answer to how to address climate change. Folks, that won’t do.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

41. No , unfortunately, your intuition is right :(

[RainCaster]

31. He got the final word, and his closing was perfect

He went out on a high note.

[LymphocyteLover]

34. Yes, he was fantastic-- so many good attacks

He was as sharp as I've ever seen him

[FailureToCommunicate]

36. Yes! Whew! I'm glad he did well...'cause I ALREADY voted for him!

[prodigitalson]

43. Evocative of 1960

if JFK had more years and Nixon had fewer IQ points

[Boogiemack]

44. Well, what is wrong with Luntz's undecided. Are they alive and living in this world?

It really makes me angry to hear their opinions. I know, they are entitled to their opinions but I think they all are looking for a way to vote for Trump and justify it to themselves.

[Indykatie]

46. What's Wrong You Ask? These Folks With Luntz Aren't "Undecided".

[ffr]

45. tRump was so robotic and repetitive. He was unbelievable, incredible, blah, blah, blah

Nothing new. The same old tired grifter side-show he's been pitching all his life. Only, we're sick of the bullshit.

TRUMP, YOU'RE FIRED!

We've voted already. Get your shit and get the fuck out!

[BainsBane]

47. I liked the town hall better

That was exceptional.

[Drunken Irishman]

48. Yes. But that wasn't a debate. :p

[BainsBane]

50. It was supposed to be. nt

[Aussie105]

55. Yes, it was a good debate.

Joe made many good points.
And at least Donald was more sedate and didn't try to verbally stomp Joe into the ground like last time.

But did any Republican decide to change their vote to Joe based on that debate? Doubtful.
Not even the old line 'I will release my taxes at some time in the future' from Trump. After stalling for 4 years, really?

I've always seen Trump as an anarchist, bent on destroying everything and then expecting something better to grow in it's place, spontaneously.
Biden I see as someone who wants to continue the good works of the Obama years, and pick up on the things that were blocked for Obama by the Republicans.

So no contest in my eyes.

[Cha]

62. Gov Jay Inslee weighs in.. I'll take his perspective Over

any negative spinning.. Thank you!

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