‘A liar’: McCaskill rips Trump but says Biden ‘failed’ a key test on debate stage

President Joe Biden’s first debate against Donald Trump has created a “crisis” among Democrats, Claire McCaskill, former Democratic United States senator for Missouri, tells Rachel Maddow.



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[KWolf-vbpo]

As an American woman, I disagree with Clare. He didn't fail me.( As a responsible person I also know that he didn't do bad, he just didn't do what they wanted.
As a native American woman, I am raised to have respect and honor for our elders. The man is doing the job of being President of the United States of America. So if he seems tired ( very understandable), while all trump is doing is grifting and golfing and pooping his diaper.
I was NOT ' gut punched ' by my President ( but I guess that Clare was).
I'm still proud of him and all that he is doing for America. Sad that she would put him down so. That's just what trump and his maga supporters want to hear on national TV... Shame on you Clare... you fell into their trap!!!

[Anna-vtqi]

Listen people we can get pass this omg the man had a bad nite 😢

[carolestewart]

There is a reason it is called, “The Spin Room”.
This is called, “damage control”!

[blitzroehre]

That was no gut punch, Clare. Stop falling for the artificial panic which is not. Pathetic reaction

[MelodyWix]

American people want to hear the truth

[jessemontalvo]

Democrats need to calm down no it's not the time to freak out.
What they ought to be talking about is how many times Trump lied. How many convictions Trump has 34 so far and counting. Biden's record as president is much better than Trump's. That's what Democrats need to be talking about.

[GaryHurd]

Claire McCaskill needs to take a chill pill.

[bolarinwaukodie]

Never thought Americans cared so much for optics rather than substance. Pity

[cjohns]

I disagree it was a colossal waste of time for President Biden to have to listen to all the lies and garbage coming out of Trump’s mouth! Everyone needs to focus and not come down on President Biden, the President of these United States working 24/7-365 days a year!!!!

[fufrRs]

It's not an actual debate if one side just lies over and over again but doesn't actually address the questions.

[micheleminer]

Did Trump say the air was so clean that the H20 is clean?

[KatLady-hqgp]

OMG Claire. It's not a difficult choice. Dems can really spoil a party. I have no words for you. Really.

[niclewis]

As an Independent it was terrible. Trump lied and gave word salad and Biden was just bad. But I will still be voting D for Democracy.

[kayeroskaft]

Too much overreaction tonight. I was disappointed in those of you who were almost hysterical about this debate. Just saw a clip from the Lincoln Project and the comments. Those people were voting Biden/Harris despite Joe’s less than stellar performance. I will still be voting for Joe Biden.

[nayrod]

It was a loss for Biden but let’s not forget all he’s done and doing. My vote stands with democracy and our Constitution not a debate! Let’s not forget that. Biden 2024 💙

[shirleyrombough]

It is heartening to see so many people responding to the lies that kept pouring out of trump's mouth and so many who are standing behind President Biden

[belengilbert]

DEMOCRATS BE LOYAL AND SUPPORT TRUTH NOT A LIES

[margeroussell]

Ok so the debate didn’t go as we all hoped it did not start off well and he didn’t come off as strong but to dismiss Joe Biden like that is wrong I’m not happy with her comments and reaction Joe Biden has done a good job for our country and I’m still voting for President Biden because the alternative is unacceptable so Biden is 81 but he also believes in our country and will not sell our country to Russia or North Korea it wasn’t a great outcome but neither was her reaction

[andrewbrathwaite]

The president's microphones could and should have been adjusted.
I am sticking with Joe.

[kevinoffuttisagirl]

Claire, you should have had Biden’s back the way Gavin Newsom did! I would vote for Biden in a coma over trump on his best day!