 Oh, boy. No, this was a disaster for Joe Biden because of what Rick just said. He needed a win. Instead, he had a performance that has top Democrats questioning whether Joe Biden has what it takes to beat Donald Trump. One Democratic member of Congress who has been a strong Biden supporter texted me in the middle of the debate a typical response. He said, I am in a state of shock. He is diminished to an extent that has become undeniable.