WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Joe Biden at the Democratic Debate in Charleston, SC
“Best debate so far” … “Strong and assertive” … “Very presidential” … “Fit and focused” … “Showing up” … “Incredibly strong performance” … “Clear and confident” … “Found his fire” … “Great night” … “Outstanding debate on style and substance”
Tonight, Joe Biden proved what South Carolinians have always known: Biden is the best positioned candidate to make Donald Trump a one term president and prepared to be President of the United States on day one. Biden’s strong and forceful debate performance demonstrated his unmatched experience leading on the world stage, defeating the NRA, addressing pressing issues like affordable housing, and confronting outbreaks and pandemics like coronavirus. He highlighted his vision to build on the progress of the Obama-Biden administration to provide opportunity for communities of color to start businesses and build wealth and expand on Obamacare with a public option. And, pundits, reporters, and elected leaders agree: Joe Biden won the debate.
Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang
"It was a great night for Joe Biden. He has been stronger since he got to South Carolina."
Washington Post Columnist Eugene Robinson
“Biden probably had his best debate. He was not just forceful, but he was substantive. He is strong in every debate on foreign policy."
MSNBC Hardball Host Chris Matthews
“I thought that Biden had his best night — maybe it’s because he feels good about his chances down here. He been talking them up for months that he's going to win South Carolina. I think he acted like it. He seemed to have a lot of homework, a lot of things, doodads he threw in tonight.”
Fred Guttenberg, Gun Safety Activist
https://twitter.com/fred_guttenberg/status/1232476286276100098
https://twitter.com/fred_guttenberg/status/1232481661717110784
March for Our Lives
https://twitter.com/AMarch4OurLives/status/1232474739861360640
Delaware Senator Chris Coons
https://twitter.com/ChrisCoonsforDE/status/1232477317731012609
Former Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm
https://twitter.com/JenGranholm/status/1232480496841441280
MSNBC Morning Joe Anchor Joe Scarborough
https://twitter.com/JoeNBC/status/1232481543127326723
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
https://twitter.com/RobertGarciaLB/status/1232481288407306240
Former South Carolina State Representative Bakari Sellers
https://twitter.com/Bakari_Sellers/status/1232482749417607169
Lily Adams, Former Communications Director, Kamala for the People
https://twitter.com/adamslily/status/1232482668371050496
South Carolina State Representative Marvin Pendarvis
https://twitter.com/Rep_Pendarvis/status/1232508880523055105
Maria Shriver
https://twitter.com/mariashriver/status/1232482992813031425
Pennsylvania State Representative Malcom Kenyatta
https://twitter.com/malcolmkenyatta/status/1232486259810959360
Public Affairs Strategist Isaac Wright
https://twitter.com/Izac_Wright/status/1232492154460598273
AFT President Randi Weingarten
https://twitter.com/rweingarten/status/1232492907455606784
USA Today Contributor Sally Kohn
https://twitter.com/sallykohn/status/1232493188838879233
New York Times Columnist Nick Kirstof
https://twitter.com/NickKristof/status/1232493398868652032
Virginia Congresswoman Elaine Luria
https://twitter.com/ElaineLuriaVA/status/1232453933672488961
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
https://twitter.com/RobertGarciaLB/status/1232495071326457862
Former Ambassador Rufus Gifford
https://twitter.com/rufusgifford/status/1232500545828507648
Washington Post Columnist Jennifer Rubin
https://twitter.com/JRubinBlogger/status/1232499014844612611
Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer
https://twitter.com/ianbremmer/status/1232500241800278016
Jennifer Palmeri, Former Communications Director, Hillary for America
https://twitter.com/jmpalmieri/status/1232496517564395520
