In a recent televised interview, President Joe Biden refused to commit to taking a cognitive or neurological test and releasing the results, stating that he undergoes a full neurological test daily due to his presidential responsibilities. He took responsibility for his poor debate performance last week, attributing it to being sick, exhausted, and unprepared. Biden rejected the suggestion that he watch a video of the debate and expressed confidence in staying in the 2024 presidential race despite calls from some Democrats to drop out.
There is concern within the Democratic party about Biden’s abilities, with some Democrats calling for him to step aside. Biden’s allies, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have urged him to prove his fitness for a second term by holding more unscripted events. The president is aware that his public appearances in the coming days are crucial to his campaign’s success, and any further missteps may solidify calls for him to leave the race.
The White House has defended Biden’s performance, attributing his raspy voice during the debate to a cold. Some of Biden’s financial backers, such as Abigail Disney, have expressed hesitation in donating to Democrats unless Biden withdraws from the race. Despite the criticism and concern surrounding his candidacy, Biden remains determined to stay in the race and defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
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