Nearly 48 million people watched the Trump-Biden debate on TV, but that's nothing compared to previous election years

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47.9 million people tuned into last night's debate, marking a steep drop off from previous years.

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If Biden bows out, these Democrats could step up in the presidential election

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Joe Biden's age has fueled concerns about a second term. Here are seven key Democrats who could step in if Biden exits the 2024 presidential race.

The first debate was a complete disaster for Joe Biden

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President Joe Biden put up an extremely poor performance at the first debate.
President Joe Biden put up an extremely poor performance at the first debate.

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Trump says RFK Jr. is 'not a serious candidate,' refuses to debate him because his numbers are 'too low'

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Former President Donald Trump has stepped up his criticism of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot presidential campaign.

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Presidential debates have always been political theater. Here are some of their most memorable moments.

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Donald Trump speaks as Dr. Ben Carson and Sen. Ted Cruz look on during the Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas on December 15, 2015.

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