'Wasn't the debate I would've loved for us to have': Buttigieg reacts to Biden's performance

Pete Buttigieg joins Chris Jansing to react to last night's presidential debate between former President Trump and President Biden and addresses concerns about Biden's performance.
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#PeteButtigieg #Biden #Debate

[@lydiamorales7859]

I totally agree with what Pete said. Biden truly cares, knows what is needed. Biden still has my vote.

[@annakingry9157]

He has done more for the people in 4 years than any other President.

[@PaulRueben]

This country is dying . It’s all lies . People are broke … just stop already . This guy is done .

[@margaretbugeja3872]

😂

[@psongman9536]

Who cares, Biden's performance was pathetic. Other people who have done poorly in debates, at least, were able to present their positions and policies!

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

@@psongman9536 Doing poorly usually means they didn't have snappy comebacks or they set themselves up for one. It doesn't mean they went into a coma on stage and began to speak in tongues.

[@javier77th]

I’ll vote for Biden on a ventilator before I ever vote for Trump.

[@briandelaney9710]

But the swing voters will stay home or vote for Trump and you will get Trump

[@Noreenlee1]

Thank you, Pete, you never cease to impress me.

[@maureencolleranbattey1090]

Age discrimination. He just came back from traveling the world! any of us would go to France for a week to celebrate D day and speak to veterans and then to the summit! The emotional toll that takes on a person to do that, let alone the physical toll!Yes he is 20 years older than me, but he is putting me to shame,as far as his tenacity and vigor! 🎶 don’t back down 🎶. Go JOE❤ A one and a half hour , Mike’s turned off, limited time to speak, “ debate”!?? Versus President Biden working for us since the age of 29 years old ! Are we even comparing the two, seriously?

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

Wow the amount of copium being consumed here and convincing each other you didn't just watch your POTUS meltdown is amazing. It's telling.

[@higherground369]

I was thinking that exact same thing. Jet lag, not feeling your best yet still shows up despite it all. And Pete said it well, this is not about him, it’s about preserving democracy and the people he serves making sure it stays that way.

[@pucciann]

All true and Biden is the ONLY choice…. … acknowledging the crappy performance is still very important…. Is Joe Biden versus **the perception** of his age…. If he was sick or not feeling well, he should’ve cancelled/rescheduled. Pete… reaching back to 4 years ago isn’t addressing the concerns about his age now…. not what he’s done, can he continue to do it?

[@BigGangsta-ct8tj]

Who pays you? Because I'll post this kind of stuff too for money! FRFR

[@windsir6]

We 'oldsters' function just fine thinking, reasoning, and planning -skills with long range, enduring results; Debates, not so much.

[@jwanie366]

I'm glad that members of Biden's team are also acknowledging how underwhelming his debate performance was. But actions speak louder than words; what ultimately matters is what he did (or didn't do) while in office

[@haroldsantos695]

thank you!

[@flipdbit]

So what effect do you think those clips will have on the thousands of low-information independents and undecideds who'll decide this? In a perfect world, you're right. But we don't live in that world.

[@brothertaro2008]

And we all remember what Trump did: failed in his response to the pandemic, drove the deficit way up, cut taxes for the ultra-wealthy, appointed right-wing activist judges who stripped Americans of fundamental rights, left office with a net loss of jobs, and attempted to overturn the election.

[@EricaGamet]

@@flipdbit I really don't believe there are many "undecided" people these days. With how vast the chasm between the two candidates are, how many people are deciding? There might be Rs who don't want to vote D but also can't stand Trump... but that's got little to do with how the debate went. I think most people know in their hearts who they're voting for between these two.

[@flipdbit]

@@EricaGamet There aren't many, but they will decide the election. We're talking about 1000s of people in some states. Calm talk and rationality from Pete isn't going to reverse the fatal damage Biden did last night to his campaign. This. Is. Bad.

[@thjbird]

It’s democracy or dictatorship.

[@Americasinertia]

True. Why we’re voting out the corrupt dictator, 46. Communist blue is garbage

[@Mike_Baldwin]

The USA is not a democracy. The USA is a Constitutional Republic.

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

Tell that to all your leaders in Washington looking to have him step aside.

[@JM-wn1gr]

apparently democracy isn’t working out too well right now. Our country is in shambles, and the world due to one man.Biden.

[@Marty_Wanlass]

That doesn't need to be our choices. We do have one small window of time here to make a correction, and find a candidate who can take on Trump, and who follows Biden's policies.

[@Queenofcore]

We love Pete. He’s part of the Biden administration which is the best administration in my life time. Biden isn’t alone he has a wonderful team. And it’s the team we should trust.

[@junesmith4159]

Yes. More people should realize, Joe is a piece of the pie.

[@kerrialexander4211]

@@junesmith4159Ooh, I like that…’Joe’s a piece of the pie…’!

[@PaulRueben]

Best in your lifetime huh ? Are you turning 4 this year ? your boy is not mentally fit , and hasn’t been for sometime . He’s out .

[@kent12456]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stephen4355]

I just wish democrats would push that winning case. Just look at the turnover & dysfunctional Trump mob

[@bellag6223]

I love Pete, true class❤

[@SunnyIlha]

He is indeed, total Class.

[@Jeff-cr6ur]

@@SunnyIlha he’s a liar. Americans are NOT better under Biden, not at all!

[@paguardian3123]

We know you love ButtGig!

[@VodShod]

I think he should have just said, " he has shown that he is able to handle the job up to this point, and if there is a case where he is unable to, then the systems we have in government we have set up for such an instance will let him step down and the next in line will take over until the next election.

[@terri6854]

He's ignoring the only relevant point. The election will be decided by swing voters who will change their vote to Trump simply because Biden looks and sounds too old and feeble. That's it. No point telling us anymore about how bad Trump is. Everyone already knows that.

[@Case16710]

Been saying for years that Pete should be running this year. He’s a good man, an effective leader, and a great speaker. He would have absolutely dismantled trump in the debates last night.

[@dennisball4699]

Too many bigots in the US sadly. Pete wouldn't have a chance.

[@Elena-kc3vw]

I agree - Pete wd be a great president. But I don’t think he is being truthful about Biden’s performance in the debate. I fear the president cannot shoulder the enormous responsibilities of his job for the next 4. He brought us out of Trump’s Dark Ages of a presidency, but I think Biden must pass the torch to another at this time.

[@Case16710]

@@Elena-kc3vw totally agree.

[@docinparadise]

You are a coupe of MAGA trolls.

[@marilynminer677]

There is ALOT more to a Presidency than a friggin debate. 45 is a convicted criminal, a liar, a con man and an authoritarian. Let Pete gain experience and get prepared for a real run in 2028.

[@SeanTube2099]

Pete is an outstanding person.

[@JM-wn1gr]

😂😂😂

[@scottharrison8701]

Yes. Outstanding! He'll make a good blogger next year

[@evanshea5199]

And a even worse DOT secretary

[@BrianS-ny9yd]

I would like to see Pete replace Joe.

[@jarvsie]

an outstanding delusional sycophant

[@jodywho6696]

Thank You Mr.Secretary Pete💙

[@drewj4297]

After last night, nice to see a democrat that can speak. Too bad Biden and the Dem establishment didn’t put forward a democrat that has a functioning brain. They’d get an easy win. Instead democracy rests on a senile old man. What dumb and reckless decision.

[@markhernandez6317]

🤮

[@edbosajssc9137]

He’s going down faster than Kamala this administration is over

[@markhernandez6317]

Invoke 25th Amendment On Biden

[@erichancock6815]

Pete for POTUS 2028

[@teresalegler2777]

Agree 100% with Mr Buttigieg.

[@MothGirl007]

Same!

[@damescholar]

I wish that Mr Buttigieg were the candidate but as he is not, I hope that he will be one day and will also win the election.

[@PapaToddN]

I'd vote for Pete. And everything he says here is correct.

[@numbskulldiecastracing]

I agree.

[@numbskulldiecastracing]

I agree.

[@davidgrochmal6023]

Women's heath care and our freedoms are on the ballot this year vote 💙 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 TO KEEP THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PaulRueben]

No they are not . YOUR state is now in charge . Go talk to them .

[@anon88427]

@davidgrochmal6023 Yes, and in some states, to get women’s reproductive rights back! 💙🇺🇸

[@anon88427]

@PaulRueben we need women to have rights at the federal level again. Letting the states push women around is not an option!!! Tuck Frump!!!! Vote blue all the way, women. We can take our power back in November.💙🇺🇸

[@jennyblankenship1419]

Pete B for President 2028

[@briandelaney9710]

2024

[@jennyblankenship1419]

@@briandelaney9710 that would be great but doubtful 🤨

[@lauradickinson210]

2024

[@jennyblankenship1419]

@@lauradickinson210 I’m good with that Unlikely though

[@kenthresh3350]

We should remember, a vote for Biden is also a vote for the people he has surrounded himself with in his administration. The presidency is much more than one guy. Blue down the ballot!

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

aka anyone but Biden. You shouldn't need to look away from the spectacle. You should embrace Joe if you think Joe is the guy, but you have other options. You'll lose to Trump because you're a dyed in the wool homer for the sitting POTUS.

[@jonathankelly5997]

Yes, but that's a very sophisticated perspective: more sophisticated than the majority of voters that Biden needs to bring on board. Sigh ...

[@nalonrebew]

I've never voted for Trump, but we're putting up a dead guy for our party.

[@andchi2000]

The problem is that many Americans don't understand that. The culture around the presidency is dangerous, and it's extra true this year. All Biden needed to do what not to be tired an confused. That's basically the only problem the undecideds have. They know his policies. It's his competence they question. Yesterday's debate did a lot of damage on that issue.

[@SmugBaldy]

Same thing applies to Trump. As they said on Letterkenny, "Show me your friends, and I'll show you who you are." Trump's friends are felons and dictators.

[@lovinglight1720]

The amount of resolved courage President Biden display and great policies are without questions worth all of it. Every one has a bad day still Biden is a BETTER CHOICE.

[@paguardian3123]

😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@bettychilds5835]

Thank you Pete!!! Hoping you occupy the Oval Office one day. We need more men like you that want to take care of America. 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@l.sawyer6061]

Perhaps she should push as hard about trumps lack of performance as well cause it was full of lies.

[@droughttolerant9334]

Trump won hugely

[@janeshipley6993]

you just wrote the most important part of all of this. trump, with every word a lie, got a pass at the debate. my god, i’d rather have a rock as a president. yes, biden looked totally wrung out, but the day before and the day after he’s still campaigning. my question is why msnbc of all networks is pushing so hard to have him replaced…

[@ReneeUK1]

​@@janeshipley6993I've been wondering about that too, I find it rather annoying.

[@brianfreeman8290]

I don't care about last night. One candidate has integrity, the other is a convicted criminal. No brainer !

[@stevepilkington2717]

Yeah like biden has a brain,lol!!

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

Says the guy sporting a British flag.

[@nogunnofear6703]

​@@stevepilkington2717if you don't think Brian has a brain you must be missing a few cells as well.. Bidens accomplishments make Trump look like the waste of time that he is. Most of the people that support Trump are not on what I would call his winners list.

[@KrustyKlown]

The election is a long way off .. when last night won't matter.

[@desipage9862]

Joe's debate is like inflation 😂

[@hellopaulyen]

Freakin' media. Yes, it wasn't a great debate, but instead of fact checking Trump on all his lies, they focus instead on if Biden can do the job for four years! Not only YES, but he'd still be able to do it better than Trump ever will. Regardless of what state he may be in in 4 years. Vote 💙💙💙

[@annakingry9157]

Hate the media!

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

If they could only have dubbed a voice over Biden and made him sound like he was coherent and mentally aware of his surroundings. Dang media, do your job.

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

@@annakingry9157 90% of MSM is left leaning if not hard left. If the left leaning media is panicking over Biden, maybe you should listen.

[@cquiroz420]

@@annakingry9157🤣. What did you expect to happen? Look around. Do be so naive 😂

[@Andreas-gh6is]

@@DonaldMcLemore-n6d With "left leaning" you basically mean "tethered to fact based reality". Only your brain-dead propaganda outlets like FOX News are confirming your "point of view". It's telling that you will find at least ten times more Republicans on CNN and MSNBC, than Democrats on FOX "News". And all over the world, except for the enemies of the US, you'll see independent media supporting the same fact based views and not the right-wing fantasy world.

[@chelonnyamidas]

Media panicking is unhelpful.

[@HWCWTD]

True. Human nature is tough to buck

[@StephenSankojr]

Yeah, the sky is falling. Gotta have that American drama.

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

If the truth is unhelpful, you should reconsider your cause.

[@whypothetical]

The media is finally being realistic. Biden needs to step down and let someone who can rise to the occasion have the nomination. He CANNOT win if this is how it goes in the biggest moment of his entire career.

[@harold9394]

@@whypotheticalBiden has gained jobs while Trump launches insurrections.

[@laurieanderson1982]

Let us move on from the debate. Spend more time on how Biden performed today at Raleigh, NC. In spite of his cold and stutter, Biden gave a fiery and substantive speech today!

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

this is hilarious. Let's pretend our POTUS isn't chasing butterflies in his mind on a debate stage.

[@e.m.tanner179]

@@DonaldMcLemore-n6d It's so easy to criticize, isn't it?

[@robertlouis.8826]

Embarrassing.

[@robertlouis.8826]

@@e.m.tanner179 it is...

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

@@e.m.tanner179 Point out facts. You decide if that's criticizing. Gaslighting is in full force here.

[@annab2717]

Biden/Harris Vote Blue! President Biden knows how to govern and he has the right people in his cabinet. He does not need to lie to get the job done. Go Joe, go--------we are with you!💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@psongman9536]

Well, true, he knows how to govern, but has no ability, to answer even the simplest of questions about his positions and policies!

[@robertambalong8560]

KAFT - Keep America from Trump. Vote BLUE.

[@GMCTIM]

Keep America from Democrats Vote RED instead !

[@cquiroz420]

Good luck with that.

[@nickstevens4482]

Lol lame. I'm sure you posted that proudly though and couldn't wait to tell us all.😂

[@GayleAllen-RINO]

Biden has done a good job cleaning up donnie's mess. For religious liberty vote blue, maga is a religious CULT. If we want to escape their maga-religion, and their orange god and golden calf, we MUST vote blue.💙no matter who!

[@cquiroz420]

@@keyisersoze🤣…don’t kid yourself, it looks bad when your own team recognizes what we have been pointing out for years. 🤣

[@stevenveganightowl12]

Buttigieg firmly articulates that Biden's leadership is best served by his actions. Vote Blue.

[@mile_high_topher]

It's not just about the guy, either. It's about all the other people on his staff. I'll take Buttigeg over Bannon. I'll take Kamala over Steven Miller.

[@robertdwyer5486]

@@mile_high_topher Also notice how stable his staff has been. There’s been like one or two changes over the past 3 1/2 years and that’s it. Under Trump there were changes/resignation were one of two a month….

[@mile_high_topher]

@@robertdwyer5486 Often multiple times in a week. We measured how long they would last in "Mooches," which is 11 days for anyone who doesn't remember Scaramuchi's disastrous not even two weeks in the WH.

[@scottsammons7747]

@@robertdwyer5486 The only thing I expect from an experienced executive is the ability to recruit and retain quality advisors and get their best performance. Trump is a bad executive. In government or private practice.

[@bikingal4283]

@bikingal4283 I'm still voting for the guy who has over 50 yrs experience in politics and has a smart, capable cabinet versus the guy whose entire cabinet from his last reign of terror are not endorsing him and have been warning us against him ever since he left office...Joe runs the show but his amazing cabinet, including the republican members he hired, have shown the world what competence looks like.. voting blue all the way 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@larryfritz1726]

How can you debate a criminal?

[@ChazinFl1]

🤡

[@silentgoldfish5]

I think the cat is trying to think

[@JasonDrvmz]

What crimes were committed?

[@MojosMadness]

@@JasonDrvmz The ones he was convicted of as well as the numerous others he is charged with.

[@JasonDrvmz]

@@MojosMadness the fake charges

[@3l3llala13]

We need sharp, smart, quick, and youthful-ish leaders like Buttigieg and Gavin Newsome.

[@Latenightnonsense-td5yd]

Ya, Leading people and businesses to move Out of his state 😂

[@BrianS-ny9yd]

Buttigieg would be great. He'd CRUSH Trump in a debate.

[@jennifermunnings9127]

Pete B and Jasmine Crockett 2028!

[@sharonreddy5557]

There's a whole lot of talent and charisma in the younger liberals, but the world really wants Biden's team with his decades of experience with the situations and people, right now. He's very needed for his diplomatic chops and he's got the team for the job.

[@kev3d]

Have you been to California lately? Specifically L.A. or San Francisco?

[@michelez715]

Thank you, Secretary Pete. Always the voice of reason and calm. It was disconcerting to read the negative reports on President Biden's debate performance, but you have succeeded in putting things into perspective, imo, and I think you made excellent points.

[@judithmcdonald9001]

Go Biden. Honesty wins! I have no question about Joe's ability to do the job. He has never been a performer and, yes, he was like a little scared kid trying to keep the stutter from starting. What he did get out was relevant and honest. With Biden we have a top notch team player who knows how to get two sides to come together in spite of MAGAs attempts to stop that from occurring. DJT can't even remember what's true, like believing that his thinking could declassify documents.

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

You basically think someone under him will keep him in line and do all the real decision making. Trump is a compulsive liar and a fraud, but he's at least culpable. Biden is not of sound mind, you won't be able to blame him so you'll go after those under him and that's a shell game. You seem ok with it. Maybe you should consider having Joe step aside so someone like Pete can talk to the American people in a way that doesn't conjure up their grandfather on his death bed.

[@kev3d]

" With Biden we have a top notch team player who knows how to get two sides to come together" he called half the voters a threat to democracy...for in a way he doesn't like.

[@lamiagumbo]

I strongly suggest everyone watch bidens Raleigh rally if you have questions about Bidens capability.

[@suzettemitchell-zq9qx]

Everyone needs to stop panicking over a poor debate and remember what everyone needs to vote for and that is your freedoms and democracy, not just of America but of the entire democratic world. Biden doesnt need to demonstrate that he is capable of coping with the next four years he just needs your vote...the next four years will take care of themselves as he's supported by great people!

[@gulfislander11]

Independents and non committed are unlikely to be influenced by that argument. If they sit it out, Democrats will lose.

[@elizabethohalloran200]

Amen! In my humble opinion, President Biden will go down in history as one of the top five best presidents. It will probably not happen in my lifetime as I’m in my third act.

[@EricaGamet]

He's not flashy, he's not over-the-top, he's not young and handsome... but he is a good leader trying to do the best for everyone in the country. He gets stuff done. And he has a whole administration behind him (and one that's already doing the job) and of course, should anything happen to him, we also have Kamala and the same administration. I think all this pearl clutching at how he did is just selling ads on the news platforms. Just get out there and vote blue! As others have said, he is probably one of the best presidents we have ever had, boring vanilla get stuff done kinda guy. He has always has been that way, tbh.

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

What everyone needs to vote for? lol. Vote for Diane Feinstein 2.0.

[@whypothetical]

People who were already going to vote for Biden still will, but swing voters will be sprinting away from him after last night. It's not about him speaking to his base, this debate absolutely lost him WAY more than he could have ever gained from this debate and he confirmed the concerns swing voters have about his faculties.

[@miamimice6572]

I wish he could run.. maybe in another few years he could. He’s so articulate and a good guy.

He did run.

[@miamimice6572]

For the nomination not the presidency. You see he’s homosexual and in today’s climate he could not win but perhaps in a few more years he could because it would no longer matter.

[@lisica8458]

@@miamimice6572 Pete won the Iowa primary in 2020.

[@BlueAngel-z5v]

If anybody lost his debate, is that thing that used to be in the White House not even his wife showed up.

[@DJ_zcribblez]

Trump24!!! 🇺🇸

[@mile_high_topher]

How could she possibly show her face in public?

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

Sorry but you cannot weasel out of the fact Biden is mentally gone and you want this corpse to have nuclear launch power. I'd rather fight in the courts than fight in the streets.

[@ralphlink3594]

Trump doesn’t need help walking down three steps 🤷‍♂️

[@Alex-Trejo]

Jill was only there to physically aid Biden😂😂😂

[@yvette9480HarleySweetie]

I'm voting for Joe Biden no matter what 💙🇺🇸🌊

[@Crub837]

Thanks Pete!🎉

[@slayeroftrolls1200]

I wonder why trolls keep simping for Trump when they can’t list one real thing he accomplished for America

[@blackout07blue]

ya, Open-Borders 🎉🎉

[@bikermike420]

How about safest borders, rebuilt military, lowest unemployment rates, etc need I go on

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

he supports their bigotry, racism and anger. Which is what the guy with the funny moustache did. Trump will grow one quick if he gets elected, and it is possible.

[@barryulrich2170]

@@bikermike420Wow! You’re really good at repeating what trump tells you.

[@altheblessed678]

​@@bikermike420where do you get your fake facts? Never mind, it's from your dear leader trump

[@annetteroennow9694]

Mr. Buttigieg needs to move up in the ranks, he is smart, eloquent, understands the US's place in the world, speaks several languages, Wish he was at least VP -

[@Sylvie_M]

@Annetteroennow He is also a Rhodes Scholar....that achievement is significant!

[@fb-rp4cb]

Caucused in Iowa for Pete in 2020 heard him speak many times he is wonderful maybe he will be running again one day till then i support democracy 🗳️💙

[@marcuslark902]

Buttigieg should run, He would be great!

[@Donnie-Lee-Gringo]

He did and He will again

[@windsir6]

next time! Joe, now!

[@howardhales6325]

He did and he was.

[@045602630]

I agree!

[@DebWyndham]

PETE'S a BIDEN GUY,Capech

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

Pete and his husband are a outstanding couple they stand tall for the blue for sure 💙

[@Joel-f1s2x]

U lost me how can a man have a husband. What world are u living in

[@luckyleprechaun-e7h]

why are we such children in the u.s.? immediate gratification-perfection-me me mine? we want covid to be gone-but we don't want to stay home, we don't want to wear a mask, we don't want to get vaccinated-and we want every answer to be perfect and forever-or we will question everything you have ever said, and not trust you for ever and ever. and we want all these things and if you say no to any of these things you are taking away our rights or lying to us or executing some grand scheme behind our backs in an effort to trick us and-- we do not allow for mistakes as a culture. we do not allow people to learn. we do not allow people to have a bad day or a bad showing. we do not allow for people to be human. we do not allow for humanity. no wonder we have such trouble with humility in this country. humility comes from humanity. humility doesn't come from humiliation . most people have mixed up that idea. humble comes from human. to be humble is to be human and not humiliated. biden had a slow bad showing here. he has had more good showings over the years than bad. trump has never had a good showing, let's face it. and let's not forget this.

[@High.Desert]

There is no we. You inhabit your miserable reality by yourself. Most of us are laughing hysterically today 😂

[@luckyleprechaun-e7h]

@@High.Desert then that is just sad. and if you don't know any better or don't think so then you will get the world you deserve. which won't bode well for you. the 1% are the only ones for that world. make no mistake. and you are not the 1%. because the 1% don't hang out in KZbin comments. you are just like the rest down there. my miserable reality is still somehow above where you live if this is what you believe. good luck. I hope to treat the world better than you. thanks for your lesson today.

[@luckyleprechaun-e7h]

@@High.Desert ps. you prove everything I am saying. amazing. thanks.

[@High.Desert]

@@luckyleprechaun-e7h my world is great. Myself , my friends, and my family are happy 🙂

[@DeeDee-tq4cg]

Thank you, SEC Buttigieg for your words and your wisdom!

[@lexieoakley3526]

If anyone is off the ticket it is Trump, WTH!

[@soulcactus19]

The problem was appearance with Biden, he looked Old & Feeble in many instances, and despite Biden answering all of the questions asked, it was still the appearance. Trump was slumped over his podium a lot of the time, while Biden stood straight up the entire time. Trump also lied every time he opened his mouth!! Vote Blue regardless, only way to save our freedoms and the WOMAN WE CARE ABOUT! P.S. Biden is the only one who has crushed Trump at the Ballot Box!

[@EfficientRVer]

Not being able to finish a sentence is not just appearance. Getting confused is not appearance. Yes, keep Trump out of office, but there is still time to pick a candidate who is able to serve until January 2033, so why choose one who will clearly not make it to January 2029 if he even manages to get elected after this?

[@mile_high_topher]

@@EfficientRVer Did you actually watch the debate? Or the 3 minutes of Biden gaffing Fox supercut for you?

[@kev3d]

What about female fetuses? Are we to not care about them?

[@liamfinch4129]

Not a great debate but rather a decent Biden than a crooked trump.

[@DJ_zcribblez]

Trump 24!!! 🇺🇸

[@bobevans9955]

Lol sure

[@tnbrfller]

@@DJ_zcribblez Prison.

[@goettling]

@@DJ_zcribblez Prison!!!!!!!!!!

[@DJ_zcribblez]

@goettling bot. lol did you see what the world did???!!??

[@peterjonas4971]

Show President Biden's speech in North Carolina.

[@NancyBrown-iw7vh]

He shows every day on the job that he has the capacity to do the job and has been restoring confidence in our government since day one. The media has been making way too big a deal over this debate and setting their own requirements for it from the beginning. Don't tell me what YOU think he needs to do; I know what he needs to do as my president and he has been doing it since his first day in office!

[@freerangegirl4457]

You could put a piece of soggy broccoli on the democratic ticket and i would vote for it. If they really feel that they should replace Joe then Pete is a better candidate than anyone else.

[@jaydeshaw3394]

You are the problem

[@deborahpitcher7723]

Eat 💩

[@michaelelder3131]

@@jaydeshaw3394 Problem? How so? Joe had a bad day,,, and Pete would unquestionably obliterate Trump in a debate. He is among the sharpest tools in the shed.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@jaydeshaw3394 No, Trump is the problem.

[@silentgoldfish5]

You're lucky because soggy broccoli is on the ticket

[@KrustyKlown]

Joe's ALL Fired up in NC today, a new man. Last night's lesson learned, skip doing debates with Trump.

[@ann745]

What will the host look like in the future? What we have is now. I refuse to let panty wetters fill me with doubt and fear about the President's future abilities. We have been given a clear contrast in aging with Biden and Trump and who each is today. I choose Biden's character, wisdom, and abilities today over Trump's self-centered, self-serving life long personality.

[@Marty_Wanlass]

We have a small opportunity of time right now to get the best of both worlds, someone who can articulate America's dreams and hopes AND carry out the best of President Biden's policies.

[@MariaGonzalez-vv9xk]

Biden has my vote.

[@Muttinchopsforever]

Biden 2024 shove Trump to the prison door

[@nickstevens4482]

Biden is such a tough guy. Lol

[@lesayoungoton]

@@nickstevens4482 Yes he is. His wife and daughter were killed in a car accident and both his boys were injured. Hunter had a serious head injury. He famously rode the train home every night to be there for his boys because he knew they needed him. He lost a son to cancer and the other has struggled with addiction. Still he remains kind. I’d say that’s some pretty tough stuff. Hats off to a man who is strong enough to endure and be kind. Bullies are not strong. They are weak.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

@@lesayoungoton Biden is a weak person. He's afraid of stepping down. He lacks the bravery to have someone younger, fresher and sharper to take over. He's being selfish and he's going to get Trump elected.

[@vinumcopia9850]

Unfortunately our country is not ready for a President Buttigieg, but I hope one day we will be.

[@briandelaney9710]

They probably said that about Obama until he ran

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

Have to relax and get ready for it, maybe a warm bath.

[@mattkovary8956]

Right on, Pete!

[@lynnavedisian2898]

She is SO LAME!!!

[@francinezane4076]

Agree never been a fan of her Rachel and Nicole are so much better. She is rude

[@MothGirl007]

She's awful!

[@doreengayer5723]

I already forgot about last night VOTE BLUE FOREVER 🌊🌊🌊

[@teresawilcoxon5245]

Vote Blue 💙

[@captainez]

what are people really thinking about when idiots are calling for The President Our Pres Biden to STEP DOWN ,quit it ,I didn't Stutter to much... DID I?

[@Marty_Wanlass]

We are thinking that last night was not a one off. If President Biden is unable to continue, if he's unable to articulate America's dreams and goals to the world, then we need to replace him. There were so many missed opportunities last night. I'm old, but I was throwing responses to almost everything Trump lied about. If nobody hears, was any sound made? The audience last night was too large to ignore. It was a sad night.

[@TeresaEmery-sw4fr]

a debate doesn’t measure ability to show good judgement, sound morals, diplomacy, respect and an understanding of history and interconnectedness of issues on a macro-scale. A debate is like a final exam that covers all aspects of a course, and you can’t bring any notes or tools with you: this is a completely artificial environment that is not reflective of how a President does his job ad he doesn’t have to carry around all the facts on every subject in order to conduct himself, negotiate his way through meetings with various dignitaries etc Biden is far more qualified than he is getting credit for post-debate and I’m really really disappointed that so much of media people’s commentary is sounding the alarm about his ability to lead the country. Still with the facts: there are 2 men running for President and only one of them is qualified, period.

[@loganwrider]

We're not just electing a President. We are also electing an Administration (such as Sect. Buttigieg). The Executive branch of government is not run by ONE person.

[@akselmani]

We need people like Buttigieg at the helm. He's the perfect age, moral, smart, sharp and well spoken.

[@susan174]

Saw Joe Biden in Raleigh, NC, at the 6/28/24 campaign event after the debate. It struck me how energetic he was, speaking with a strong voice. Was glad to see it.

[@dougpeterson7499]

Good job Pete !

[@lisica8458]

Per usual

[@mattkovary8956]

Biden is already doing the job and has been for the last 3 years, and is respected by every world leader except Putin and Trump. Remember, Trump is being sentenced July 11th. No contest I'm voting for Biden.

[@Weemadaggie]

whispers: 'Presidential Candidate Buttigieg'

[@gulfislander11]

Hugh respect for Pete Buttigieg and I wish he was running for that job, but the sad fact is Biden is finished and the risk of a Trump win is very real should Biden stay on. There are plenty of younger Democrats capable of wiping the floor with Trump. They should be given the opportunity to run.

[@deborahpitcher7723]

One very slow night yes he was under the weather but slow truth is better then a quick lie

[@mile_high_topher]

Pulling your candidate weeks before the nomination might be the dumbest possible move. Like how the RNC is going to be stuck nominating a guy sentenced to (and possibly in) prison on July 15th.

[@ltho5616]

Agree he is running on ego

[@gulfislander11]

@@mile_high_topher Still 4 months before the election. They have to do something.

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

Pete couldn't win his own state.

[@dmann1115]

Debates don't determine election outcomes.

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

Howard Dean says hi

[@jonathanbowen3640]

Dementia does though

[@Joel-f1s2x]

But openborders does

[@marthalisk303]

I'm in NC and Biden had a great rally here tdy. He was full of fire. Take a look at it! Can tell he's still sick as was coughing.

[@scottsammons7747]

He won the 2016 primary in a backroom deal. Pete Buttigiege was my preferred candidate.

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

Then and now, but our country is too bigoted to allow a young, intelligent guy like Pete

[@jamespcrown128]

Right. He didn't really win. Right before South Carolina. The party establishment did this to us. I had to hold my nose 👃 last election. But, I am a single issue voter. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@stevencheatham5041]

I voted for Pete in the primary.

[@Me-wk3ix]

I would love to see Pete and Gavin on a ticket together in 2028!

[@lisica8458]

I'd love to see that ticket THIS year.

[@LCarefortheworld]

What’s wrong with this host??? That’s just ONE debate!!! What about his recent State Union speech, the talks at G7 summit???!!!

[@albertinathompson8933]

What about his rally today in NC? He was 🔥. But will this network show that?

[@UsedtolovePotatoes]

@@LCarefortheworld You're a joke.... Next, please...

[@TamaraOHearn]

Anything to stir the turd-media is just looking for clicks.

[@amytrefethen6588]

I'll vote for someone tired and struggling to articulate solid plans any day over someone evading every meaningful question with smug conviction. Biden knows how to use the resources around him for the good of the nation. He doesn't have to be perfect. Still the better candidate.

[@danskhansen]

I look forward to Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg teaming up to lead the Party.

[@lisica8458]

Whitmer and Buttigieg. Whitmer has proven her ability to attract votes in a swing state. I like Gavin (I live in CA), but I believe Whitmer would run better in swing states.

[@sampaguitamaynilad686]

Allow your guest to finish what he has to say?!!! You are being very ru-de/ ru-der!!!

[@mariesrodriguez8680]

We need to keep supporting Joe cuz he's doing a good job spite of his age and just move on no Trump

[@dlcouncillable]

Buttigieg is a leader. He is objective. He can see the bigger picture that most of us miss. The real motivation behind this interview is to create divisiveness.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

He's wrong though. He should be calling Biden to stand down. Trump is going to win this election because of Bidens obvious cognitive limitations.

[@cindyeisenberg3273]

Biden may have lost the debate. But, Trump is super dangerous and Biden is a good man who doesn’t lie and will do a good job. I’d rather vote for a rat, then Trump.

[@SNOWDONTRYFAN]

Just watched Joes rally today , totally different guy !

[@PhilipHood-du1wk]

Is it too late for Buttigieg to run?

[@sampaguitamaynilad686]

Stop badgering your guest!!! How rude!!!

[@K.L.M.Online]

Don’t worry about Pete, he can handle it with class 💙

[@jonathanbowen3640]

@@K.L.M.Online He's got no class, he's appeasing Biden and he's going to get Trump elected. Biden has a liability. Its not about having a bad day, its about being 1000 years old

[@sherribogdanowicz9120]

❤ Mr. Pete!!!

[@nellies-taekook-journals]

I really am disappointed in the media right now. The negative pile-on is completely unwarranted. He has been doing the job. No one knows what the future will bring. Can anyone on your (media) team say for sure you will be here in 4 years. But the President has done a great job so far. Whatever he is setting in motion now will carry on with his team no matter what happens.

[@sheitanecalmas]

Looking at Biden when he watches his wife speaking, his look is unmistakingly one of love and admiration. In my book, that's a sign of a good and decent man.

[@Marty_Wanlass]

Absolutely Biden is a great, good man. But last night may not have been a one-off. We need to have a family discussion about what to do going forward.

[@AlmaMercer]

We either choose T ruth, or we choose lies ,? Which will it be ?

[@nanettesnowden6513]

And are you saying T tells the truth 🤔😆🤣😂🤪

[@AlmaMercer]

@@nanettesnowden6513 Trump ? Not at all

[@kev3d]

Truth: 2 major wars started under Biden. Russia and Iran, by way of Hamas, were emboldened by Biden's failure in Afghanistan, and his gifts. For Russia is was relaxing the sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and for Iran it was the unfreezing of 6 billion dollars.

[@swimminginthoughts]

Biden just said: "Donald Trump says he thinks roroereerevwareroeerere!" And as a Democrat I agree with him 100%!

[@suzanne9150]

NO doubt of Biden's capability. Just watch the Raleigh, NC rally today. One debate doesn't define Biden or his achievements.

[@swimminginthoughts]

​@@suzanne9150He said this at the "rally" today.

[@jaydeshaw3394]

@@suzanne9150 REEEEEEE if he can't debate after a week of preparing how is he going to deal with World leaders

[@GeeBee909]

I just looked it up in my code book, it means Donald Trump is a loser

[@magdalisalbelo7428]

​@@jaydeshaw3394 Sometimes it's better not to over prepare and just be yourself. Let Joe be Joe; sincere, empathetic, hard working, having the backs of the working man, women and children. He spoke of finishing the job, of a better future, acknowledging there's a lot more to do.Trump didn't speak much of his future but you can find out about them by reading Project 2025. Read them and tremble.We know of Biden's great achievements are for the common people not just for his cronies or those who would give him a billion like Trump asked for. Biden is gold... Trump is so tarnished I don't know what "mettle" he's made of. achievements

[@Joseph1NJ]

Biden made a *great statement* when referring to Roe last night, "Should we return civil rights back to the states as well?" Well said Joe, well said!

[@kev3d]

The differences is that Civil rights don't include killing human life.

[@junesmith4159]

Jill Biden is beautiful.

[@goettling]

She stands by her man unlike Malaria!

[@junesmith4159]

@@goettling That’s for sure.

[@lisica8458]

Pity she doesn't persuade her husband to step aside so that younger Dem leaders -- such as Buttigieg, Whitmer, Wes Moore, etc -- could take on Trump and win 2024.

[@peacenow4456]

99 OUT OF 100 forgive Joe for having a cold, having to debate a criminal while defending his record, and ALL vow to stay with Joe.

[@Marty_Wanlass]

I really hope you are right, that last night was not a one off.

[@maryd6745]

Mr. Buttigeig is the best - so positive, articulate and knowledgeable. He is a great Democrat - I would like to see him as president one day!

[@christianbolt5761]

He might not be as dynamic as he use to be, but his wisdom if off the charts.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

He's not wise enough to step down tho. He needs to go otherwise Trump will get elected.

[@lisica8458]

@@jonathanbowen3640 Great comment.

[@deanalbertson7203]

Joe Biden should retire. Most 81 year olds are retired.

[@BarbaraClayArtisticsoulwithin]

😃 See, this is why I love Pete. He is absolutely right. It's not about them it's about us. This is not American Idol. It never was. This is about what we want and need going forward. We only have two choices, and doing nothing is a choice for the winner. If you are going to jump ship because of one (ok many😂) bad debates that Biden has done then tell me what is your real focus. 😂 It's kind of like saying yea he did some great work but he's old. He was old when we first voted for him. We knew then that he was going to be older by now😂 So what's the problem now? I didn't vote for Biden because he was an awesome debater because he really is not😅 I voted for him and still will vote for him because I know that he cares for me and my family. After listening to Pete I am done listening to commentaries and poles. I only have one job and that is to vote. Let's be real. We know who we are going to vote for by now. You guys can play American Idol all you want. I got real life to live❤ 🎤

[@JohnnyMcNabb63]

Wish Biden would drop out.. his performance was so back I’m afraid Trump will win. Would like Buttigieg , Newsome,or Wittmore to take his place.

[@windsir6]

I’m gonna get up after this knockdown. You will too. Please!

[@SmellyPoohs]

He doesn't have the metal capacity to stand trial, but he has the mental capacity to run the oval office? Let that one sit and linger. That is a tough argument to get past....

[@orcadreams2738]

except no one said that

What is metal capacity?

[@SmellyPoohs]

His administration said he is too old to stand trial, but he isn't too old to be the president. That makes sense to me, it should also make sense to you as well.

[@orcadreams2738]

@@SmellyPoohsno one said he is too old to stand trial.

[@shermantincher3417]

Hope you will give half this much coverage to President Joe Biden rally in NC where he is on the top of his game.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

He was shouting off a teleprompter, he looked dreadful.

[@bonnie43uk]

well said Pete , future President. Sad to watch Joe struggle last night, but at least he didn't lie to the American people like his opponent did over and over.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

Trump lied but at least people could hear and understand him. Biden is a corpse and he will not win the election.

[@tinay9491]

let's meet President Biden+ his top cabinet group -leading America is a team for democracy Vote🔵☮️

[@christopherhill7843]

I’ve been saying for years that Mayor Pete would make an awesome president.

[@junesmith4159]

And you would be (and are), correct.

[@jamesmartin1895]

seriously, the debate last night did not change anything for most voters - I’m still with Joe !!!