Obama defends Biden, hammers Trump after televised showdown: ‘Bad debate nights happen’
Posted on AllSides June 28th, 2024
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Former President Obama admitted President Biden had a "bad" debate while offering a scathing message to his opponent on Friday following their showdown.
In a message on X, Obama conceded that his former vice president failed to deliver a strong showing for the Democratic Party and the American people.
"Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself," Obama wrote.
He continued to deride former President...