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Biden And Trump To Face Off In High-Stakes Presidential Debate Today Amid Age Concerns — All About It
Donald Trump and Joe Biden during a presidential debate in 2020 (Pic Via Twitter)
President Joe Biden will debate former President Donald Trump on Thursday (27 June) night, giving Biden a chance to reassure Americans that he can handle another four years in office.
Both candidates are facing scrutiny over their age and physical condition, but focus would more on Biden.
A strong performance from Biden could redirect voter focus to policy issues and reduce concerns about his age.
However, a weak showing might hamper fundraising efforts and boost Trump's position in the polls.
Recent polls by Reuters-Ipsos show that mental fitness is a key concern for undecided voters, with more worry directed at Biden And Trump To Face Off In High-Stakes Presidential Debate Today Amid Age Concerns — All About It
Another poll revealed that 78 percent of respondents, including 71 percent of Democrats, think Biden is too old for government work.
Biden's age has been a target for political opponents and conservative media, who often use video clips to portray him as frail.
The White House & Biden's campaign have tried to counter these portrayals but with limited success.
To prepare for the debate, Biden has spent nearly a week at Camp David with top advisers.
His goal is to present himself as a wise and steady leader with a successful track record, in contrast to Trump's often chaotic presidency, and to highlight differences on issues like abortion rights, democratic norms, and fiscal policy.
The debate will take place at a CNN studio in Atlanta without an audience, and participants are not allowed to bring pre-written notes.
