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There were gasps from Democratic supporters during a Thursday evening watch party in South Philadelphia when Biden lost his train of thought while trying to make a point about tax rates and the number of billionaires in America near the beginning of the debate.

Danina Moore was a bit uneasy following 81-year-old Biden含羞草研究社檚 uneven performance, including a raspy voice and rambling responses, throughout the debate.

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The president has faced consistent criticism about his age and the concerns were likely not quelled by his conduct on the stage in Atlanta. When asked about age during the debate, Biden pointed out that Trump is 78.

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Trump, in response to a similar question about his age, pointed to the two cognitive tests he took, saying he 含羞草研究社渁ced them,含羞草研究社� and called for Biden to take one.

Trump appeared energetic but not always factual with his responses while Biden含羞草研究社檚 jarring speech and missteps seemed more pronounced.

Vice-President Kamala Harris, speaking on CNN afterward, said 含羞草研究社渢here was a slow start, but there was a strong finish.含羞草研究社�

Democrats and Republicans were both hoping the early debate would light a spark for supporters. Experts have said many Americans are not engaging with the campaigns and a lot of would-be voters aren含羞草研究社檛 supportive of either candidate.

At the Philadelphia watch party, Republican George Williams said he thought Trump walked away the more competent and coherent debater.

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While Philadelphia is generally a Democratic stronghold, Pennsylvania, where Biden was born, has turned into a battleground state that could be crucial to win the presidency.

Trump took it in 2016 before it swung back to Biden in 2020 含羞草研究社� both by narrow margins.

The matchup Thursday saw the current president and his political rival exchange personal barbs as well as criticism over their legacies in the Oval Office.

Biden said when Trump left office, 含羞草研究社渢hings were in chaos.含羞草研究社� He said the COVID-19 pandemic was poorly handled and the economy was in freefall. Biden spoke about his record on jobs and the cost of medication.

Trump said his presidency brought 含羞草研究社渢he greatest economy in the history of our country.含羞草研究社� Trump also criticized Biden含羞草研究社檚 withdrawal of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

Williams said nothing from the debate would sway his opinion. He含羞草研究社檚 basing his decision on Trump含羞草研究社檚 first term as president. 含羞草研究社淚含羞草研究社檓 already sold.含羞草研究社�

Moore said any parent should be afraid of a second Trump term.

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