Biden Campaign Insists President 'Staying in This Race' Amidst Reports of Wavering

The Biden campaign is denying reports that the president is considering dropping his re-election bid, with senior campaign officials reiterating that Biden is "staying in this race" and will be the Democratic nominee.

MILWAUKEE - In a resounding rejection of recent reports, the Biden campaign has vehemently asserted that President Joe Biden remains steadfast in his determination to seek re-election in 2024. Biden's principal deputy campaign manager, Quentin Fulks, declared at a press conference that the president is "staying in this race" and will be the Democratic nominee.

"Our campaign is not working through any scenarios where President Biden is not at the top of the ticket," Fulks emphasized, dismissing speculation about Biden's possible withdrawal. "He is and will be the nominee."

Biden Campaign Insists President 'Staying in This Race' Amidst Reports of Wavering

Fulks' unequivocal statement comes in the wake of a flurry of reports in the past 24 hours suggesting that Biden has become more receptive to hearing arguments in favor of ending his re-election campaign. These reports have fueled concerns about Biden's physical and mental capabilities, particularly following his lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump.

However, Fulks maintained that Biden has repeatedly affirmed his intention to run for a second term and that the campaign is proceeding as planned. "We look forward to him accepting the [nomination of the] delegates in Chicago and continuing with this race to talk about what's at stake," Fulks stated.

Biden Campaign Insists President 'Staying in This Race' Amidst Reports of Wavering

Despite Biden's assertion of his determination, he has faced mounting pressure from some Democratic lawmakers to reconsider his candidacy. Several elected Democrats have expressed concerns about the possibility of the party losing control of both the White House and Congress in the fall elections.

Reports indicate that top Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have had candid conversations with Biden about the need to assess his chances of success. Some have suggested that Biden's age and potential health issues could be liabilities in a rigorous presidential campaign.

Biden Campaign Insists President 'Staying in This Race' Amidst Reports of Wavering

Nevertheless, Fulks dismissed the notion that Biden is wavering in his decision. "The president is not wavering on anything," Fulks told reporters. "The president has made his decision. I don't want to be rude, but I do not know how many more times we can answer that. Joe Biden has said he is running for president of the United States. Our campaign is moving forward."

The Biden campaign's unwavering stance underscores the president's belief in his ability to lead the country for another four years. Despite the challenges he faces, Biden remains confident in his ability to unite the Democratic Party and defeat his Republican challenger.