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This is what it sounded like Friday when House Democrats were forced to confront the fact that President Joe Biden, their 81-year-old nominee, completely botched his first presidential debate this cycle against former President Donald Trump.

Crisis: House Dems pan Biden without calling for his replacement

“Sluggish.” “A bad night.” “A bad cold.” “The format didn’t work for him.”

This is what it sounded like Friday when House Democrats were forced to confront the fact that President Joe Biden, their 81-year-old nominee, completely botched his first presidential debate this cycle against former President Donald Trump.

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