text:  But he spoke passionately in his defense after the debate, serving as a surrogate role and showcasing his support. Now, he also, I think, looked really good to Democrats that saw him because he contrasted what Joe Biden had just done on stage and was faltering. So one looks crisp and clean and new and energetic and Newsom. And the other looks old, senile and well, I mean, lost his dead gum mind.