I don't think Biden is confused per se. Trump was RAMBLING over him, like a child, "lalalalalalaa", that would throw anyone off what they were trying to talk about. It is a distraction tactic by Trump, he knows what he is doing. Biden also has a stutter.Total trainwreck aside, I don't think that first debate helped convince anyone whose on the fence. Both candidates appealed firmly to their core, and their performance during the debate was basically what we all expected (belligerent Trump & exasperated, slightly confused Biden).
I thought what was interesting/scary was that:
- Trump didn't commit to a peaceful transfer of power - instead, he talked a lot about election fraud, how it could take "months" to sort out the mail-in ballots situation, and told his supporters to keep an eye on their local polling stations, which is a bit scary. He's basically informing us that if he loses, he's not gonna step down easily.
- That "Stand Back and Stand By" comment was extremely vague, and the Proud Boys are now thrilled and taking it as a marching order. The way he structured that comment also made it sound like the PBs are a potential solution to ANTIFA...very concerning comment from a Presidential candidate.
I barely heard any policy or actual facts/numbers from either candidate - they spent most of it shouting at and insulting each other. Worst presidential debate in a long time.
If Biden wins, Trump will refuse to leave the WH. Democracy is gone in the USA. Telling people to "keep an eye" on polling stations is provoking voter intimidation. I will not be surprised if people are murdered at the polls by white supremacists.
I do think Biden tried his best. I couldn't imagine "debating" that absolute clown.
I have actually seen some Trump supporters say that he lost them on this debate... he went "too far" by not denouncing white supremacists. Well, it is sad that it took them so long to realise.