Biden Re-election Campaign Pushes Back Against Reports of Openness to Stepping Down

President Biden's re-election campaign has denied reports that he has become more receptive to the idea of not running for a second term in 2024. The White House has insisted that Biden is "staying in this race" and will be the Democratic nominee.

President Biden's re-election campaign is fighting back against a flurry of reports claiming that he is considering stepping down amid growing concerns about his cognitive abilities.

Biden's principal deputy campaign manager, Quentin Fulks, flatly denied such speculations during a news conference on Thursday morning. "Our campaign is not working through any scenarios where President Biden is not at the top of the ticket," Fulks declared. "He is and will be the Democratic nominee."

Biden Re-election Campaign Pushes Back Against Reports of Openness to Stepping Down

Fulks emphasized that Biden has repeatedly stated his intention to remain in the race and looks forward to accepting the nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

The campaign's denial comes after several sources reported that Biden had become more receptive to the possibility of dropping out in recent days. According to Olivia Nuzzi, Biden's disastrous debate performance "changed people's calculations about how candid they would be" about his cognitive issues.

Biden Re-election Campaign Pushes Back Against Reports of Openness to Stepping Down

However, the White House has dismissed these reports as "speculation" and "nothing more than wishful thinking from our political opponents."

Despite the campaign's insistence, some Democratic delegates are privately discussing the possibility of Biden stepping down. A recent report in the New York Times claimed that several delegates have expressed concerns about Biden's age and cognitive abilities, and have raised the possibility of a "friendly resignation" or a pri

The White House has also faced criticism for Biden's recent forgetfulness, including an incident where he seemed to have forgotten the name of his Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin.

Meanwhile, Biden's opponents continue to seize on these perceived weaknesses. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy tweeted, "Joe Biden forgot the name of his own Defense Secretary. It's time for him to step down."

As the 2024 campaign season heats up, Biden's re-election bid is facing significant challenges. The economy remains a major concern for voters, and Biden's approval ratings have consistently remained low. The president's cognitive abilities and his ability to handle the demands of the presidency are also being questioned.

Whether Biden will be able to overcome these challenges and secure a second term remains to be seen. His campaign's denial of any plans to step down is a clear indication that they believe he is the best candidate to lead the Democratic Party into the 2024 election. However, the president's opponents are not likely to let up on their attacks, and the campaign trail promises to be filled with intense scrutiny and debate.