Not less than it wasn’t as dangerous as the controversy.
That was the decision from some devoted Democratic voters who nervously tuned in to observe President Biden’s interview with ABC Information on Friday. They have been anxious to see the president reply to considerations about his age and cognitive talents, and present wavering voters that he may serve one other 4 years.
“I believe he confirmed on this interview he’s cognitively there,” mentioned Jayden D’Onofrio, 19, chairman of the Florida Future Leaders PAC, which represents high-school and faculty Democrats within the state. “He was very easy about the truth that, sure, he’s older. We’ve got to acknowledge that.”
However John Avalos, a progressive Democrat and former member of the San Francisco board of supervisors, mentioned the interview made him weep. He was pissed off that Mr. Biden wouldn’t undergo a cognitive take a look at, and mentioned Mr. Biden’s doubling down on his refusal to go away the race may spell electoral doom for Democrats.
“Biden will not be demonstrating the traits that generate a lot confidence,” Mr. Avalos mentioned. “There are 300 million individuals who depend on his cognitive talents, and he’s unwilling to take a take a look at due to his satisfaction?”
Different Democratic voters mentioned they thought Mr. Biden made clearer and extra cogent arguments towards former President Donald J. Trump than he had throughout the debate final week, and mentioned Mr. Biden appeared extra comfortable.
“I let you know, he appeared a complete lot higher than the controversy,” mentioned William Davis, a precinct delegate in Detroit and retired water therapy plant employee. “I believe he did effectively. I’m somewhat nervous that he’s not going to have the ability to stick with it.”
Mr. Davis mentioned he was nonetheless uncertain whether or not the president ought to keep within the race, regardless of Mr. Biden’s insistence on Friday that solely the “Lord almighty” would trigger him to go away the marketing campaign.
“I’m 67,” Mr. Davis mentioned. “I’m not the identical particular person I used to be two years in the past. I’m assured in him, however — and there may be that however — he ought to take into consideration the nation and the world. I believe one other Democrat may are available and beat Trump.”
In Nebraska, Mo Neal, 73, who runs a social media web page for Lancaster County Democrats, mentioned that Mr. Biden appeared “gentlemanly and sedate” and that his demeanor in contrast favorably with Mr. Trump’s offended hectoring speeches.
“I’m solidly behind Biden,” she mentioned. “Even now.”
