Despite acknowledging President Biden's poor performance in the CNN Presidential Debate, Governor Tim Walz maintains his support for the President, citing the importance of Biden's policies and contrasting them with Trump's "lies".
Biden surrogate Governor Tim Walz, D-Minn., conceded that President Biden had a poor debate performance, but remained steadfast in his support for the President. Appearing on "America's Newsroom" Friday, Walz said, "He [Biden] had a bad night last night... they're performative." He added, "Donald Trump is a performer. I'll admit it, he's entertaining… but that's not governing, that's not what it takes to get things done."
Walz addressed concerns about Biden's fitness for a second term, saying "Certainly not the finest hour, but at the end of the day, we understand this is about two visions in America. One that's a decent man in Joe Biden that cares about what happens to the middle class. Then there's Donald Trump. We know what that looks like."
Biden Surrogate Admits "Bad Night" for President, Defends Candidacy
He continued, "The lie after lie doesn't change the fact that that presidency did not serve this country well," referring to Trump's administration. "The president is going to get another opportunity to do this. We all have these days. Not every broadcast is perfect. Not everything that we do on it is where we want it. But we got to come back and make the case because the contrast is too great."
A CNN flash poll after the debate found 67% of viewers thought Trump won, while only 33% favored Biden. Looking ahead to the next debate, Walz urged Biden to emphasize the contrast between his policies and Trump's, highlighting Biden's work on infrastructure and his commitment to the American people.
Biden Surrogate Admits "Bad Night" for President, Defends Candidacy
However, Walz's defense of Biden was met with criticism from some political analysts who believed the President's performance raised serious questions about his ability to lead for another four years.
The President has faced declining poll numbers in recent months and some within his own party have expressed concerns about his mental fitness. Despite this, Biden remains the Democratic nominee and has vowed to continue his campaign.
Biden Surrogate Admits "Bad Night" for President, Defends Candidacy
The next and final presidential debate is scheduled for September 30th, 2020, and will provide another opportunity for both candidates to present their visions for the country and for voters to make an informed decision about who will lead the United States for the next four years.
