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Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him - for now

Posted Friday, June 28, 2024

ZEKE MILLER,

STEVE PEOPLES,

DARLENE SUPERVILLE and

MICHELLE L. PRICE

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden forcefully tried today to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket.

Biden's halting delivery and meandering comments, particularly early in the debate, fueled concerns from even members of his own party that at age 81 he's not up for the task of leading the country...

 

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