Biden Stands Firm, Vows To Remain In Race.
“Behind the scenes, Biden has remained steadfast despite the growing number of Democrats calling for him to stand down, telling key allies that he’s the best candidate to not only beat former President Trump but to save democracy. The proof, he says, is in the last three and a half years. And his 2020 campaign. Not to mention Trump’s surprise defeat of Hillary Clinton in 2016. Biden has told allies for years that he could have won that race.
And while his critics have said he’s leaving a lot to chance, Biden has maintained the opposite position: Handing the baton to another Democrat is a risky proposition.
“He believes in his core that he understands the electorate and where Americans are and that he’s the one to do this, to win,” said one key Biden ally who has spoken to advisers in the president’s small inner circle. “He’s dug in.” ”
President Biden just didn’t show up for the first Presidential debate that occurred in late June. Since then he has been on a mission to ‘right the ship’ and once again garner confidence in his ability to lead the nation. The calls are growing louder for him to step aside and allow a presumably younger candidate to take up the reigns to no avail. He is confident that his base will pull him through this latest episode that calls his ability to lead into question. He does not have long to make the final decision. Everyone is watching.
