 debate. The 81-year-old Biden appeared to totally lose his train of thought at times. His answers, tough to follow, in some cases rambling. The political world chiming in on Mr. Biden's frail appearance. A CNN instant poll of debate watchers indicated that Donald Trump won the night by 67 percent to 37 percent. On the Salem Media Group News Magazine this week on the Hill, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson agrees.