Biden tells House Democrats to stop calling on him to drop out.
President Biden sent a two-page letter to Democratic lawmakers on Monday, stating, “I am firmly committed to staying in this race,” and emphasized that speculation over his future was aiding former President Donald Trump. He urged that it was time to put an end to the discussion.
“The question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end. We have one job,” Biden said.
President Biden attends Mount Airy Church of God in Christ in Philadelphia on July 7 as he campaigns to salvage his reelection bid. Senior Democrats are meeting to talk about the race.
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Biden campaigns in Pa. as some Democrats plead with him to consider dropping out
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, convened a meeting of top House Democrats on Sunday as the party continues to grapple with serious questions about President Biden's future as the party's nominee for president.
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Amid growing calls for Biden to pull out, congressional Democrats remain split
Biden, 81, has been insistent that he would continue his campaign even after he badly faltered in a debate with Trump — a performance that alarmed Democrats worried about his ability to run, win, and govern. He has said he had a cold and jet lag and has been working since to try to demonstrate he is still up to the job.
Biden also spoke with donors on Monday
On Monday morning, he made an unusual live call to MSNBC's "Morning Joe" and vigorously defended his electoral and policy record. He expressed frustration with the Democrats who are questioning his stamina.
"I'm not going to explain anymore about what I should or shouldn't do — I am running," Biden said during the 20-minute conversation with the show's hosts.
"I don't care what those 'big names' think. They were wrong in 2020, they were wrong in 2022 about the red wave. They're wrong in 2024," Biden said.
