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Joe Biden says there is no need to take a formal cognitive test to prove his ability to lead the nation… claiming that his involvement in day-to-day world issues should be enough to show he is fit for the role a second time.
In a full-length ABC special on Friday, Biden fought hard to defend his rough June 27 debate performance … explaining to George Stephanopoulos that he just had a bad cold — so bad that he took a COVID test.
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While he says he didn’t end up having COVID, Joe insisted that exhaustion also played a role in his performance. He also admitted that he didn’t listen to his instincts in terms of preparation — so it seems like a variety of things contributed to his poor night.
06/27/24
CNN
But as for long-standing concerns about his mental state, Joe was convinced that a large team of doctors traveled with him everywhere and constantly evaluated him.
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He said the consensus is that he is still in good health, so he sees no need to undergo a full medical evaluation.
06/27/24
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George wasn’t buying it… responding to questions about being behind in the presidential race. But Joe told him it was the same case in 2020, and he still won… and was planning to do the same thing this year.
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Additionally, Biden took some exception to his opponent Trump’s performance during the debate… calling him a liar and pointing out numerous false statements he made — insisting that no one was more qualified to be president than him.