 That's according to an AP-NORC poll. About half of Americans say the debate is extremely or very important for the success of Joe Biden's campaign, while about 40% say it's highly important for Donald Trump's campaign. Greg Clugston, Atlanta. The U.S. economy saw its slowest growth in two years in the first quarter, expanding at a 1.4% annual rate. Drugstore chain Walgreens planning to close hundreds of stores within three years. And on Wall Street, the Dow, 84 points higher.