Kamala Harris struggles to defend Biden after the debate

Kamala Harris struggles to defend Biden after the debate. In a tense interview, Vice President Kamala Harris found herself on the defensive as she attempted to justify President Joe Biden’s widely panned debate performance against former President Donald Trump.

The debate, which took place on Thursday night, saw Biden struggling to articulate his thoughts and stumbling over his words, leading to widespread criticism from both sides of the political aisle.

Host Anderson Cooper pressed Harris on Biden’s performance, pointing out that even Democratic lawmakers were worried and disappointed by his showing. “I’m sorry, on substance and policy and performance tonight, the president’s performance tonight clearly was disappointing for his supporters,” Cooper said, citing reporting that Democratic lawmakers had described the debate as a “disaster” and a “train wreck”.

“Yes, there was a slow start, but it was a strong finish,” she defended.

Harris attempted to pivot, highlighting Biden’s historic accomplishments over the past three and a half years. “I’m talking about three and a half years of performance in work that has been historic,” she said. However, Cooper continued to press her on the debate, asking her to acknowledge that Biden had failed to perform on the stage.

Harris eventually admitted that Biden had a slow start, which she described as “obvious to everyone”. However, she refused to engage further on the topic, saying, “I’m not going to spend all night with you talking about the last 90 minutes when I’ve been watching the last three and a half years of performance.”

Cooper pushed on, asking Harris if Biden’s debate performance was representative of his daily abilities. Harris dodged the question, instead emphasizing Biden’s ability to “make it happen”. The exchange grew increasingly tense, with Harris visibly uncomfortable as she struggled to defend the president’s performance.

The debate had been highly anticipated, with many seeing it as a crucial moment in the presidential race. Trump, known for his aggressive debate style, had been expected to come out swinging, and Biden’s struggles to respond effectively had left many Democrats worried about his chances in the election.

As the interview continued, Harris attempted to shift the focus back to Biden’s accomplishments, highlighting his work on issues like climate change and healthcare. However, Cooper remained focused on the debate, pointing out that Biden’s performance had left many Democrats feeling anxious and uncertain about the future.

Despite Harris’s efforts to defend the president, it was clear that the debate had been a disaster for the Biden campaign. As the interview came to a close, Harris seemed relieved to be moving on from the topic, but the damage had already been done. The debate had raised serious questions about Biden’s fitness for office, and Harris’s struggles to defend him had only added fuel to the fire.

In the end, the interview served as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the Biden campaign. With the election just around the corner, the president’s performance had left many wondering if he was up to the task of leading the country for another four years. As the dust settled on the debate, one thing was clear: the road ahead would be a tough one for Biden and his team.

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