The debate “production values” sucked as far as Biden was concerned — lighting, makeup, and camera angles seemed to be designed to make him look as old as possible — “death warmed over” captures it. Also, his mic probably could’ve been adjusted to make him more audible, and at times it looked like he was straining to hear.
CNN must’ve done this purposely for just the reasons you said— keep the “race” close. Haha! They musta been ecstatic when Biden showed up hoarse from a cold— the cherry on top.
But one thing I’ve been meaning to ask you. It’s my understanding that the Biden camp offered these two debates— take it or leave it. So why do you think they wanted one to be so early before the conventions?
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