Biden’s voice was strong and clear, and the crowd was far warmer to him as an outgoing president

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    29 days ago

    I think the biggest difference is that it is far easier to recite a static speach he has practiced 100 times than it is to dynamically adapt to a live debate.

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        28 days ago

        That cold must’ve hung on a long time, because people said he was just as bad at other events and meetups he went to. People were hoping it was just a bad night, but apparently it wasn’t.

        It’s obvious the guy’s highly motivated, and I’ve seen younger men overwork themselves into an early grave. It’s no big shock that his mind isn’t as sharp as it once was. Also, I’m sure having a stutter just makes that even worse.

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          28 days ago

          That joke was based on Nixon losing a live, televised debate to JFK and looking physically terrible during it because he had a cold.

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      28 days ago

      They DO NOT practice these speeches, there’s no time. Rather, they become like actors and are able to just go, pretty much like how news presenters do.

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        28 days ago

        Yeah from a telepromter…

        Not that I can really complain since they all use it now, but still. All you gotta do is read while the camera makes it look like you’re looking at the Audience.