President Biden reiterates his commitment to running for re-election in 2024, dismissing calls from within his party to consider dropping out. Biden emphasizes the importance of unity among Democrats to defeat former President Trump in the upcoming election.
President Biden has sent a letter to congressional Democrats, urging them to put aside their concerns about his candidacy and "move forward as a unified party" to defeat former President Trump in the 2024 election rematch.
Biden's letter comes after a rough debate performance against Trump and amid growing calls from some Democrats for him to consider stepping aside. However, Biden remains adamant about staying in the race, arguing that any further questioning of his candidacy "only helps Trump and hurts us."
Biden Prepares for Re-election Rematch, Urges Democrats to Unify against Trump
"I need every one of you," Biden wrote in his letter. "We must move forward as a unified party."
The president's stance has been met with mixed reactions within the Democratic Party. Some lawmakers have expressed their support for Biden, while others have continued to raise concerns about his age and mental acuity.
Biden Prepares for Re-election Rematch, Urges Democrats to Unify against Trump
"We need to be honest with ourselves," said Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), one of several Democrats who have called for Biden to consider not running. "The president has had a difficult time communicating his vision for the country."
However, other Democrats, like House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), have defended Biden and called for party unity.
"I believe the president has the experience, the judgment, and the vision to lead our country," Hoyer said. "We must put aside our differences and focus on defeating Donald Trump."
Biden's letter also addressed his performance in the first debate against Trump. The president acknowledged his mistakes and said he is working to improve his delivery.
"I know I didn't have the best night last week," Biden wrote. "But I'm not giving up. I'm going to keep fighting for the people of this country."
The 2024 election rematch between Biden and Trump is expected to be highly contentious. The two candidates have already begun sparring over issues like the economy, immigration, and foreign policy.
Democrats are hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2020 election, when Trump's attacks on Biden's mental fitness and age resonated with some voters. Biden's allies are working to counter those attacks and highlight the president's accomplishments in office.
Republicans, on the other hand, are hoping to capitalize on Biden's perceived weaknesses and portray him as out of touch with the needs of the American people. Trump has already begun attacking Biden's economic policies and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
