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President Joe Biden reaffirmed his intention to run for re-election in 2024 during a press conference at the NATO summit on Thursday.
Biden spoke for nearly an hour, addressing growing concerns and calls from within the Democratic Party for him to step aside. Despite these challenges, he reaffirmed his commitment to staying in the race, emphasizing his qualifications and previous victory over former President Donald Trump.
“I think I am the most qualified person to run for president. I beat him once and I will beat him again.Biden claimed, underscoring his confidence in his ability to secure another term.
Biden’s comments came against a backdrop of growing doubts from Democratic leaders and supporters about his ability to mount a successful campaign against Trump in November. Those concerns have been compounded by recent public speaking missteps, including a notable misstep in which he described Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice President TrumpThis misstep came just hours after another blunder at the NATO summit, where he wrongly called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy “President Putin,” before quickly correcting himself.
Biden, in discussing these incidents, acknowledged that he had made the missteps but downplayed their significance, stating, “I’m not doing this for my legacy. I’m doing this to finish the job I started.” He reiterated his resolve to continue his campaign and assured the public of his mental and physical fitness for the presidency. Biden indicated that he had undergone three neurological exams during his presidency and indicated that he was willing to undergo another if his doctors recommended it.
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Democrats across the country have voiced their concerns, with some suggesting that Vice President Harris could be a stronger candidate against Trump. Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is among those who have publicly called for Biden to step aside. Biden, however, has remained steadfast, praising Harris for her work on reproductive rights and gun violence prevention, and affirming her qualifications to be president.
Biden’s campaign strategy has intensified since a challenging debate performance against Trump on June 27, which he attributed to a combination of factors including a cold, jet lag and interruptions. He has since ramped up his campaign activities, making stops in key swing states such as Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan, and has participated in several high-profile interviews to bolster his public presence.
During the press conference, Biden spoke about his campaign strategy, emphasizing the importance of pacing himself to maintain his stamina. He addressed recent reports that he was ending his days earlier, saying, “Instead of starting my day at 7 o’clock every day and going to bed at midnight, it would be smarter to pace myself a little bit more.”
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Despite internal party pressure and public scrutiny, Biden remains confident in his ability to lead and win. He has dismissed concerns about his polling data, arguing that the race will intensify after Labor Day and asserting that he believes in his unique qualifications to govern and win.
“The best way to reassure them is the way I reassure myself,” Biden said, referring to how he maintains confidence in his abilities. “If I slow down and can’t get the job done, that’s a sign I shouldn’t be doing it. But there’s no indication of that yet. None.”
As the 2024 election approaches, Biden’s determination and defiance point to a tight race as the president seeks to prove his opponents wrong and secure a second term in the White House.
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