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Biden’s debate disaster 'showcased the very reason' Dems indicted Donald Trump, son Eric says

Last night was as good for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign as it was terrible for Joe Biden’s — and his family is thrilled.

Biden's cabinet should consider 25th Amendment to remove prez after horrid debate performance: Speaker Johnson

The 25th Amendment, proposed by Congress in 1965 following the assassination of John F. Kennedy and ratified by the states two years later, allows the Cabinet to declare the president...

Democrats fear WH 'delusion' has set in about disastrous Biden debate performance

"The bar was set so low and President Biden still could not clear it ... this confirms voters' most dire concerns about Joe Biden," said Paul Begala, veteran Democratic strategist,...

Who could replace Joe Biden after disastrous presidential debate?

A number of Democrats could potentially be chosen to replace President Biden after he sparked alarm over his mental state at Thursday's first presidential debate -- but the process would...

Biden's debate disaster not lost on one of Dems' biggest bases: Only 19% of women think he won

President Biden’s brutal and botch-filled night in Atlanta made an indelible impression on people who watched the Democrat’s debate debacle.

Staggering 82% don't think Biden should still run for president: Post poll

A huge majority of people believe President Biden should drop out of the 2024 race for the White House after Thursday night's debate debacle, a new Post poll shows.

Majority of presidential debate watchers say Trump beat Biden: poll

Sixty-seven percent of those polled said Trump, 76, turned in a better performance during Thursday night's debate, while just 33% believe 81-year-old Biden was the clear winner, according to the...

How Dems could still replace Biden as candidate after disastrous debate performance

President Biden's raspy and halting debate performance on Thursday night sparked a fresh round of calls for the Democrat to consider stepping aside as the party's nominee -- just four...

The best, worst and downright weird moments from the first presidential debate

After Thursday night’s showdown between President Biden and Donald Trump, The Post consulted a panel of experts to discuss what went right — and very, very wrong — for each...

Biden speaks at Waffle House following debate performance: 'I think we did well'

"I think we did well," Biden told reporters at an Atlanta area Waffle House when asked how he performed. 

Jill Biden helps Joe off stage after disastrous debate showing

CNN’s cameras captured the 81-year-old president’s wife taking her husband by the hand and slowly leading him down the stage’s three or so steps after his showdown with former President...

Body language experts break down Trump-Biden debate: What was said when the mics weren't on

From the outset, the occasion felt too big for Biden, 81, who rigidly shuffled to his podium before Trump, 78, took the stage.

Biden’s odds of re-election plummet after dismal debate performance, betting markets show 

Biden, who started the night as a +130 underdog, saw his odds fall to +300 (or 3/1) after the debate.

Even some Dems call for Biden to be replaced after embarrassing CNN debate against Trump

"President Biden is a good, honorable man. He has much to be proud of. It is time to step aside and call off this run."

Kamala Harris says Biden had 'slow start' but 'strong finish' in debate after Anderson Cooper pressed her on Dem 'panic'

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on CNN to give her post-debate assessment and was pushed very hard by anchor Anderson Cooper about President Biden's flailing performance. Cooper spoke of Democrats...

Biden's candidacy in doubt after weak, frozen debate performance against Trump leaves Dems in 'aggressive panic'

"Look, we finally beat Medicare," concluded Biden as he looked up again after an agonizing wait.

Biden fumes at Trump during debate over unverified servicemember claims: 'You're the sucker, you're the loser'

"You're the sucker, you're the loser," a visibly angry Joe Biden fumed at Trump.

Biden freezes before Medicare, jobs gaffes minutes into CNN debate with Trump

President Biden froze and then had a verbal blunder, saying he "beat Medicare," minutes after he kicked off his debate with former President Donald Trump on Thursday.

Biden and Trump in a near tie among Wisconsin voters ahead of debate

Local polling in Wisconsin shows Biden and Trump at a 50-50 tie among registered voters.

Broadway star belts out ‘Impossible Dream’ as LGBT club leader backs Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election bid

Gov. Kathy Hochul's "Impossible Dream" -- winning re-election to another term -- may have gotten easier.