Washington: White has denied a New York Times report that US President Joe Biden is withdrawing from the presidential race.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates tweeted on X, “If the New York Times gave us more than 7 minutes to comment, these allegations are completely false.”
The Times cited an ally of the president as saying that after last week’s presidential debate, the president was deciding whether to withdraw from the race to allay voters’ fears about interviews and television appearances after Biden’s poor performance.
Democrats raised alarm bells after the controversial speech by Biden, who at times appeared confused and worried he might not be able to serve another term. Biden has tried to back himself up publicly, but some Democrats have begun openly calling for him to defect and give their tickets to other candidates.
White House spokeswoman Karine Anne-Pierre said in a press conference that the president is still in the race and ready to continue his work to serve the American people and win the election in November.
In a guarded and sometimes controversial briefing, reporters raised questions about Biden’s ability to govern and whether he has the responsibility to monitor and respond to polling and donor issues.
Ms. Anne-Pierre said Biden’s messages to his aides in the coming days were crucial to determining whether he could enter the race, and Bates said the White House had not given New York enough time to respond. The story of time.
Asked about the president’s comments about being accused of a controversial speech despite being back in the country for more than a week, Mrs. Anne-Pierre said that in addition to traveling, the president is busy with his duties and preparing for the debate while he is cold.
The Biden campaign held an all-staff meeting Wednesday morning to boost morale. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended to thank people on the ground, according to a source familiar with the call.
Biden reportedly admitted he was having a tough few days, but in November, Harris showed his support and said he would beat former President Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, Biden will meet in person with Vice President Kamala Harris and hold last-minute meetings with Democratic governors. Several potential replacements, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, are said to attend the meeting.
Other top Democrats, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, have said they are open to putting other candidates on the ticket.
Biden’s campaign has repeatedly pushed back against those disappointed by his controversial performance, arguing that Biden is qualified to run for a second term. Poll numbers show voters trailing former President Donald Trump in recent polls.
If Biden decides to step down, or if Democrats seek to replace him at the convention this August, it could be a complicated process.
Biden has yet to face a significant challenger in the primaries, which means most state representatives have backed him. Delegates are expected to “always” reflect the will of the voters, although there is no strict requirement to follow the primary results of our country.
Biden made the voluntary move, and it is unclear what will happen to the delegates he has promised. If he chooses to move, he is likely to weigh heavily with the party.
The president will make several appearances and interviews in the coming days, which could be crucial in determining whether he will be the Democratic nominee against Trump.
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