Despite Bidenβs dismal debate performance, abortion care providers remain resolute NBC News Top Stories By: Erika Edwards and Lauren Dunn and Jason Kane and Jessica Herzberg and Elysee Barakett 28 June 2024 at 20:50 Proponents of abortion rights were dumbfounded by President Joe Bidenβs vague and sometimes incoherent messages on abortion access during Thursday nightβs debate.