Reported 9 months ago
Following the first presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election, mainstream media perceived Biden's performance to be lacking in vitality and vigor, while his opponent Trump maintained relative composure throughout the ninety-minute debate. CNN's instant post-debate poll indicated Trump as the winner with 67% against Biden's 33%. Various outlets criticized Biden's fluctuating performance, with The New York Times and The Washington Post using 'struggle' to describe it, while CNN stated he was 'unimpressive'. Trump, criticized for evading key issues and lying on matters such as social security and rising food prices, was described by The Washington Post and The New York Times as dodging questions, with CNN characterizing his performance as 'evading serious issues'. The strict debate rules highlighted Biden's weaknesses, as Trump capitalized on Biden's mistakes and waited for the opportune moment to respond, appearing calm and deliberate. CNN's independent poll conducted by SSRS indicated that 67% of registered voters who watched the debate believed Trump outperformed Biden (33%). This marked a significant shift from pre-debate expectations, where only 55% anticipated Trump to perform better than Biden (45%).
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