Joe Biden and Donald Trump: A Look at Their Positions Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Debate

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Biden is known for his political skills and ability to make deals across the aisle but has faced criticism for not healing the country's divisions.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to debate in Atlanta on June 27, 2024.
Trump is gearing up for another debate appearance, with some predicting he will outlast or knock out Biden.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump: A Look at Their Positions Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Debate

In the upcoming 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, both candidates bring unique backgrounds and policies to the table. Here's a comprehensive look at their positions based on recent articles.

First, let's examine President Biden's record. According to an article from The New York Times published on June 26, 2024, Biden is known for his old-school political skills and ability to make deals across the aisle despite today's polarized climate. However, he has faced criticism for not being able to heal the country's deep divisions.

Meanwhile, former President Trump is gearing up for another debate appearance. An article from Vox published on June 26, 2024, recounts the lessons learned from the 2020 debates between these two politicians. At that time, topics such as the coronavirus pandemic and foreign election interference were major issues.

Now, in anticipation of their upcoming debate on June 27 in Atlanta, Americans are making predictions about who will come out on top. According to a Fox News article published on June 26, 2024, some believe Trump will outlast Biden or even knock him out of the park.

However, it's important to note that both candidates have their strengths and weaknesses. For instance, Biden has experience in public office spanning over five decades and a track record of passing significant legislation. On the other hand, Trump is known for his unconventional approach to politics and his ability to connect with certain voter demographics.

As we await the debate, it's crucial to remember that both candidates have their biases and agendas. It's essential for journalists like myself to remain objective and provide a complete, factual account of the event without bias or deception.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • The New York Times article's assessment of Biden's ability to heal the country's divisions may be subjective.
  • Vox article's prediction of Trump outlasting or knocking out Biden is speculative.

Sources

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Joe Biden: The Old-School Politician in a New-School Era

The New York Times Peter Baker Wednesday, 26 June 2024 09:03
  • Unique Points
    • President Biden took a selfie with members of the crowd in Nashua, N.H., in May.
    • President Biden has learned to make deals and work across the aisle after more than half a century in Washington.
    • Senator Mitch McConnell backed down to help avoid a fiscal crisis, but Schumer received criticism from Biden for his comments.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

'Sandbox fight': Americans predict winner of Biden and Trump's CNN Presidential Debate

Fox News Channel Hannah Ray Wednesday, 26 June 2024 13:42
  • Unique Points
    • President Biden and former President Trump will debate on Thursday, June 27, in Atlanta.
    • Glenn from Phoenix predicts Trump will outlast his opponent.
    • Byron from Sevierville, Tennessee, thinks Trump will knock Biden out of the ballpark.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains multiple instances of selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The authors quote several individuals making predictions about the upcoming debate between Biden and Trump, implying that there will be a 'sandbox fight' with 'a lot of name-calling' and not much listening. These quotes are used to create a sensationalized narrative about the expected behavior of the candidates during the debate. Additionally, some individuals in the article express their opinions on whether they think Trump or Biden will win, which is an editorializing commentary that goes beyond reporting facts. The authors also make statements about past debates between Trump and Biden, implying that they were chaotic and disrespectful without providing any evidence to support this claim.
    • I think it's gonna be a sandbox fight,
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The authors use inflammatory rhetoric by describing the upcoming debate as a 'sandbox fight', 'a mess', and 'a lot of name-calling'. They also quote individuals making speculative statements about the candidates without providing evidence. These actions constitute informal fallacies.
    • I think it's gonna be a sandbox fight,
    • Aldo from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, expects a mess, to be quite honest,
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The debate night contrast Biden hopes will win the 2024 election

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Stephen Collinson Wednesday, 26 June 2024 04:00
  • Unique Points
    • Joe Biden's team is seizing on the most critical presidential debate in years to spell out a contrast on character and policy that it believes will decide the 2024 election.
    • Biden's campaign laid the groundwork for the Atlanta showdown hosted by CNN, stating that it is a moment for voters to witness the stark choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
    • Despite Trump’s record and controversies, he is still locked in a neck-and-neck race with Biden.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author uses phrases like 'unhinged', 'convicted felon', and 'extreme ex-president' to manipulate the reader's emotions against Trump. The author also only reports details that support Biden's position, such as his team setting up a contrast between him and Trump, while ignoring any positive aspects of Trump or negative aspects of Biden. For example, the author mentions that several top Democrats want Biden to stop trying to claim credit for his achievements and go after Trump directly but does not mention any reasons why they might feel this way.
    • Biden’s team is seizing on the most critical presidential debate in years to spell out a contrast on character and policy that it believes will decide the 2024 election, if only voters will finally perceive it.
    • But this is not a conventional campaign and Trump is not a conventional candidate. Democrats have been frustrated that Trump’s return to the political spotlight and his romp to the GOP nomination have not already cemented the comparison and rendered him politically unacceptable.
    • Democrats have been frustrated that Trump’s return to the political spotlight and his romp to the GOP nomination have not already cemented the comparison and rendered him politically unacceptable.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author uses a dichotomous depiction by portraying Biden as a bulwark of stability and guardian of democratic values, while Trump is depicted as an 'unhinged' and criminal agent. This is a fallacy known as false dilemma or black-or-white fallacy.
    • ]The argument is a safety net for a president with the kind of low approval ratings that would normally condemn him to a single term and who has struggled to sell his achievements to voters. [
    • Biden’s team is setting up Trump as an ‘unhinged’ and criminal agent of vengeance unfit for a return to the presidency who will only look after himself, rich friends, and anti-abortion zealots.
    • Democrats have been frustrated that the ex-president’s return to the political spotlight and his romp to the GOP nomination have not already cemented the comparison and rendered him politically unacceptable.
  • Bias (80%)
    The author uses language that depicts Trump as 'extreme' and 'unhinged', and suggests that Biden is a 'bulwark of stability' in contrast. This is an example of political bias.
    • Biden’s team is setting up Trump as an ‘unhinged’ and criminal agent of vengeance unfit for a return to the presidency who will only look after himself, rich friends, and anti-abortion zealots.
      • Democrats have been frustrated that Trump’s return to political spotlight and his romp to GOP nomination haven’t yet cemented a comparison between him and Biden, and that voters will finally connect the dots depends on the premise that most Americans don’t think about politics most of the time.
        • The American people have to think about the wisdom, the character, and the judgment of the person that they’re going to appoint to lead America not only at home but also to the rest of the world.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        99%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        We rewatched the 2020 Trump-Biden debates. There’s so much we didn’t see coming.

        Vox Media LLC Christian Paz Wednesday, 26 June 2024 10:30
        • Unique Points
          • The 2020 debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump took place during the coronavirus pandemic.
          • The first vaccines were still months away from being rolled out at the time of the debates.
          • Trump had recently recovered from a Covid-19 infection during the debates.
          • Attempted Chinese and Russian foreign election interference was a major news story during the 2020 elections.
          • Little mention was made of abortion rights during the debates despite Roe v. Wade being on the cusp of being struck down.
          • Trump called the 2020 election rigged and did not commit to accepting the results during one exchange at the end of the first debate.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        78%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Biden and Trump are set to debate. Here's what their past performances looked like

        The Associated Press News Site (USA) Wednesday, 26 June 2024 04:03
        • Unique Points
          • The first Biden-Trump debate in 2020 took place on September 29, 2020, in Cleveland.
          • Biden accused Trump of being opposed to Roe v. Wade and abortion rights during the debate.
          • Trump seemed to approve of the Proud Boys during the debate when he said ‘Proud Boys, stand back and stand by.’
          • Biden criticized Trump for his comments about American troops being ‘suckers’ and brought up his son Beau Biden, who served in Iraq and received a Bronze Star.
          • Trump lost the 2020 election and refused to concede, leading to a mob of his supporters storming the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (30%)
          The article engages in selective reporting by focusing on the interruptions and shouting during Biden and Trump's first debate in 2020, while omitting any mention of substantive policy discussions or important moments. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing the debates as 'chaotic reruns' and 'pandemonium,' implying that they were unproductive and out of control. Furthermore, the article includes a sensationalist headline that exaggerates the content of the article.
          • What people remember from Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s first debate four years ago are likely the interruptions, the shouting and the ‘will you shut up, man?’
          • But if the Biden-Trump debate this Thursday in Atlanta spirals into pandemonium, consider that past was prologue.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several instances of ad hominem fallacies by the author when describing Trump's actions and behavior during the debate. The author also engages in a form of hasty generalization when stating 'If the Biden-Trump debate this Thursday in Atlanta spirals into pandemonium, consider that past was prologue.' without providing evidence that such an outcome is likely. Additionally, there are instances of loaded language used to describe Trump's actions and behavior during the debate.
          • But if the Biden-Trump debate this Thursday in Atlanta spirals into pandemonium, consider that past was prologue.
          • The Republican also didn’t hesitate to get personal, from attacking Biden’s sole living son, Hunter, to mocking the Democrat’s academic credentials.
          • It seemed like Trump had been waiting for Biden to use any derivation of the word ‘smart’ to go after his intelligence. So when Biden warned that more Americans would die from COVID-19 unless the president got smarter in his handling of the pandemic, Trump pounced.
          • Trump responded that he was willing to do so, but never explicitly condemned right-wing extremist groups by name. When goaded by Biden to condemn the Proud Boys, one of such groups on the right, Trump seemingly did the opposite.
          • Trump then claimed that Hunter Biden was dishonorably discharged, which Biden quickly refuted. Hunter Biden was administratively discharged – which is not a dishonorable discharge – from the Navy in 2014 after testing positive for cocaine.
        • Bias (80%)
          The article does not contain any clear examples of political, religious, ideological or monetary bias. However, the author does use language that depicts Trump as interrupting and dominating the debate in a negative way multiple times ('determined to steamroll Biden at every turn', 'leaving the Democratic candidate exasperated', 'refusing to let Wallace question him about his Obamacare replacement plan without interruptions'). This could be seen as an attempt to portray Trump in a negative light and potentially influence the reader's perception of him.
          • But Trump – again – wouldn’t relent, forcing Wallace to cut the segment short and move on to a different topic.
            • The Republican also didn’t hesitate to get personal, from attacking Biden’s sole living son, Hunter, to mocking the Democrat’s academic credentials.
              • Trump responded that he was willing to do so, but never explicitly condemned right-wing extremist groups by name. When goaded by Biden to condemn the Proud Boys, one of such groups on the right, Trump seemingly did the opposite.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication