Joe Biden news conference: Experts shares key takeaways [Video]

With calls for Joe Biden to step down growing louder, many believe the U.S. president’s press conference on Thursday was a “make-or-break” moment.

Biden’s June 27 debate performance drew criticism from some, including Windsor, Ont., Mayor Drew Dilkens, leading to concerns about his ability to win the presidential race and serve another four years in the White House.

Thursday’s hour-long press conference didn’t really move the needle, said Carolyn Kissane, associate dean in global affairs and global security at New York University, in an interview with CTV’s Your Morning.

But she stopped short of calling it a failure, despite the candidate facing demands from some for his resignation.

“If you went in full support, wanting Biden to stay as Democratic nominee, I think there is going to be continued support because he did not fail last night,” Kissane said. “He had some strong messaging.”

Biden did “much better” overall, Kissane said, improving in her mind from an F grade for the debate …