Bill Murphy, an 80-year-old retired veterinarian in suburban Phoenix, sometimes blanks on names he could once summon with ease, so he has empathy for 81-year-old President Biden.
But he winced when he watched Mr. Biden defend his mental sharpness at a news conference, only to mix up the presidents of Egypt and Mexico.
Mr. Murphy, a Republican, believes Mr. Biden is not up to another term.
“I look at him as a peer,” said Ms. Meyer, who plans to vote for Mr. Biden.
The special counsel report cleared him of criminal charges in his handling of classified documents but described him as a “sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.”
Persons:
Bill Murphy, Biden, Murphy, Mr, Mary Meyer, forgetful, ”, Meyer, “
Organizations:
Republican
Locations:
Phoenix, Egypt, Mexico