Just a few minutes after the start of the debate, Joe Biden already appears very confused. Facing him, Donald Trump continues with exaggerations and lies, but he seems more dynamic and intends to capitalize on this. At 81 years old, Joe Biden had one main objective during this first debate, that of reassuring Americans about his state of fitness and his mental capacity to lead the country. Obviously, it failed. In the Democratic rally, voters are suffering in the face of their president’s difficulties. They are disappointed. “I would like us to be able to find a candidate who knows how to run this campaign decently,” says one of them. On TV sets, the experts are merciless, “it was a bad evening for Joe Biden”, “it will be very hard for the Biden camp to get back up after this”. The Republicans share montages with Joe Biden’s worst moments during the debate. And the current tenant of the White House himself has just admitted that he no longer debates as well as before. Faced with this, many voices are being raised among Democrats to demand the withdrawal of Joe Biden and his replacement. But is it still possible? Yes, experts say, but it will be very complicated and almost impossible as long as Joe Biden himself does not give up. Who then to succeed him? Many names are circulating, including that of former First Lady Michelle Obama, but no candidate has declared themselves yet. TF1 | Report A. Monnier, M. Derrien
