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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPlease tell me, how did President Biden do at the press conference
Sorrry but I couldnt watch.
Im beat. Between really dumbass work shit and this, weve checked over the last few weeks.
I cant watch news anymore.
Mossfern
(4,731 posts)but apparently not fantastic for some people.
He neglected to walk on water.
B.See
(8,601 posts)President Biden showed a remarkable grasp of the intricacies involved in dealing with foreign friends and adversaries alike, and of WHAT'S AT STAKE.
I mean detailed shit that I'm sure went over the heads of MOST of them.
But the only thing SOME of the clowns seemed to take away from it was, he said "vice president Trump " Like that asshole reporter who just couldn't wait to get that particular jab in... Silly mf.
Johonny
(26,352 posts)He showed deep policy knowledge. Got a couple zinger. Made a couple Joe Gaffs. Pretty much the same Joe Biden we've seen for years. He did something Trump could never do, show deep knowledge of our world and what's happening in it.
soandso
(1,631 posts)100% agree so WTF is this uproar over a not that great debate and acting like he's suddenly a completely different person? Who started this? Was it Axelrod?
I saw and heard the same Joe Biden I voted for in 2020. The way some people have been talking I half expected someone else, but he was the same calm, sensible, experienced and knowledgeable president (and VP) we've had for years.
Blue Cape
(351 posts)
emulatorloo
(46,155 posts)is President.
Of course lots of goal-post moving by the usual press suspects.
B.See
(8,601 posts)So is Europe.
Meanwhile Trump is meeting with Putin's PAL Viktor. For what, I wonder?
Bettie
(19,784 posts)now the goalposts are being moved and another fucking congresscritter (white, male, rich) came out to say he wants a magical unicorn to run instead of our sitting incumbent president.
elleng
(141,926 posts)Then made one 'gaffe,' referred to tmp instead of VP Harris, and the world has gone MAD!
Thanks for asking; sorry about a bit of the answer.
Alice B.
(739 posts)He knows his sh*t.
And I got nervous, too. Got up and started fussing around the house. Muted it a couple times, not because he was doing badly, but because I was scared.
He's old. He's wise. He knows so much. Yes, he had some Biden moments. Mixed up some names. He coughed periodically. He spoke softly at times. And at others, he got really forceful (like talking about gun violence and children). He also told the media at one point (re his health) that he knows nothing he does will satisfy them.
The question I wish the commentators would ask is "how do we support this man and get him re-elected so this country can continue to leverage his experience?"
shrike3
(5,370 posts)Qutzupalotl
(15,835 posts)I think it went well. He spoke extemporaneously about a wide range of topics, focusing on NATO, but also fielding a bunch of questions about health, viability, and so on. He answered every one. He misspoke a few times (as he has for decades), but usually corrected himself. He did say Trump when he meant Kamala, which we will hear about. But apart from misspeaking, he was lucid and cogent. Not high energy his voice was soft. But with a lot of wisdom. He handled his critics as well as could be expected.
Qutzupalotl
(15,835 posts)He looked great and hit it out of the park!
Retrograde
(11,431 posts)commenting on the press conference on the local news - i.e., they both had a few stumbles but mostly were coherent.
sop
(18,886 posts)BootinUp
(51,474 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,349 posts)Jimmy Carter. Was almost disappointed that it wasn't lol
Jimmy is a wise old man too
LeftInTX
(34,554 posts)valleyrogue
(2,759 posts)I have never been so proud of a president as I am of Joe Biden. This country is very lucky to have him.
OAITW r.2.0
(32,334 posts)You'd get a huge audience to explain your worldview.
Groundhawg
(1,226 posts)bdamomma
(69,587 posts)He was very good, he's so qualified. He loves his country. He's done a lot for this country and for us.
blogslug
(39,189 posts)He did great.
LeftInTX
(34,554 posts)A few gaffes, but nothing bad....He accidentally called Kamala, Trump when he got ahead of himself. Questions were supposed to be about NATO, but much of them were about "his fitness". One reporter asked mainly foreign policy questions and Biden respected that. (I think this guy always asks foreign policy questions) Some just asked about his "mental state" and campaign.
mucholderthandirt
(1,789 posts)No comparison to how Trump can't string a single sentence together coherently, ever, but let's pile on Biden, who is known to misspeak, especially when he's trying to talk too fast.
Biden had a great line about how he's out campaigning and still doing all the presidentin' stuff, while Trump has been riding his golf cart around, filling out his score card beforehand.
The media is against Joe Biden. He can do nothing right, and they crow about it while letting Trump and his evilness slide. Oh, that Donald Trump! He's just being Trump again, that ol' goofball! ha ha ha
I never in my life thought I'd see a rapist, adulterer, convicted felon being treated like a viable candidate. And we've had some crazy things running for office. SMH
Emile
(42,621 posts)samnsara
(18,771 posts)...votin' for Joe!
Hope22
(4,811 posts)The president had a list of names and called on them. It was so peaceful. I usually Wouldnt watch Biden live because I get too anxious but he did great and I am very happy for him. He gave thoughtful, complex answers and put it all out there. This presser marked safe for Americans who have been put through the wringer! Take care!💗
Deminpenn
(17,547 posts)He certainly 100% calmed down a friend of mine who freaked out after the debate and thought Biden should quit right then.
Turbineguy
(40,127 posts)That's why I voted for him as VP as well as President.
When you vote for President you are also voting for those who slipstream behind him.
Trump will be playing golf while his Reich Fuhrers run things into the ground.
ColinC
(11,098 posts)Remain
Which is kinda whats happening 🤔