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Voters say Trump will win debate, booting Biden off 2024 ticket – Washington Examiner
This week’s showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is being hyped as the most critical presidential debate ever.
Voters agree, and here’s one indication of why. They believe a loss by Biden could force the party to kick him off the 2024 ticket.
In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shared with Secrets, more voters believe Trump will emerge as the winner. By a 47%-37% margin, likely voters see Trump beating Biden in the poll that includes slightly more Democrats than Republicans for its survey sample.
The age of the candidates is expected to have an impact, with more voters viewing Biden’s recent bumbles and freezes as an indication of the hurdles he faces on the CNN debate stage on Thursday.
Rasmussen found that 57% believe Biden is “more likely to have problems in the debate because of his age.” Just 32% said age will undermine Trump. Trump is 78, and Biden is 81.
Tellingly, Democrats are split on that question, 43%-43%. Several polls have found Democrats skeptical of Biden winning the election, and many wish he would step aside and let someone else run in his place.
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And 34% of Democrats said they believe the first presidential debate is Biden’s “last chance” to show some life in the campaign. If he loses, that third of Democrats believe Biden should be replaced on the ticket.
Overall, when all voters were asked if the debate was Biden’s last chance to prove he should be on the ticket, 47% agreed, and 39% didn’t.
Washington
Andre Washington’s 20 points help Eastern Illinois take down Tennessee Tech 71-61
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Andre Washington had 20 points in Eastern Illinois’ 71-61 victory over Tennessee Tech on Thursday.
Washington shot 8 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (5-10, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Meechie White added 13 points and four steals. Kooper Jacobi finished with 11 points and added seven rebounds.
The Golden Eagles (6-10, 1-4) were led in scoring by Jah’Kim Payne, who finished with 11 points. Tennessee Tech also got 10 points from Mekhi Turner.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Washington
Stars defeat Capitals to end losing streak at 6 | NHL.com
Hintz scored into an empty net at 19:41 for the 4-1 final.
“Everybody played hard, did the right things, got pucks in deep, especially in the third period when we’re trying to close out a lead,” DeSmith said. “So, I thought top to bottom, first, second and third, we were really good.”
NOTES: The Stars swept the two-game season series (including a 1-0 win Oct. 28 in Dallas) and are 8-1-0 in their past nine games against the Capitals. … Duchene had the secondary assist on Steel’s goal, giving him 900 points (374 goals, 526 assists) in 1,157 NHL games. … Hintz has 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in an eight-game point streak against Washington. He had a game-high 12 shots on goal. … Thompson has lost six of his past seven starts (1-5-1).
Washington
Bridge collapse on Washington Avenue leaves emergency crews racing to rescue victims
WHEELING, W.Va. — Emergency crews are responding to a major incident at the Washington Avenue Bridge, which has collapsed into Wheeling Creek.
Multiple police and firefighter units are on the scene, working swiftly to rescue those injured in the collapse.
Three injured workers have been taken to the hospital. Officials say one is a serious injury and two are non-life threatening.
Access to the area has been closed to facilitate rescue operations.
The bridge was closed in early December for a replacement that was expected to take nearly a year.
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