Washington Week with The Atlantic

How Biden's debate style changed over the years

Zolan Kanno-Youngs went back and watched all of President Biden's appearances in presidential and vice presidential debates since 1987. The panel discusses how his style has evolved over the years.

How Biden's debate style changed over the years

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