Biden Stumbles in Speech Lead to Questions About Fitness for Office
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Biden mistakenly asks "Where's Deborah?", referring to a Congresswoman who was not actually present at the event. This mistake draws comparisons to him previously asking about a late Representative.
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Biden claims he just took a photo backstage with the Congresswoman, before admitting that was not true and that he "got her mixed up."
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Later in the speech, Biden mispronounces "country" as "company."
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The mix-ups fuel Republican questioning of Biden's mental fitness and criticisms about his age ahead of a potential 2024 reelection bid.
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Biden has held private meetings with donors to address concerns about his age and stamina, while the White House insists he can "out-work anyone."