The Biden campaign has downplayed rumors of the President potentially dropping out of the 2024 election, insisting that Biden remains committed to beating former President Donald Trump. The news comes after a recent surge in discussions about replacing Biden as the Democratic nominee following the first presidential debate.
In a move to quell concerns, Biden appeared in his first post-debate interview, where he acknowledged the possibility of losing the election, but emphasized his determination to do the best job he can. “I know I can do,” he said. The Biden campaign’s principal deputy manager, Quentin Fulks, reaffirmed the President’s resolve, saying, “He understands the stakes of this election.”
Fulks attributed the rumors of a potential drop-out to a desire to contrast Biden’s vision for the country with Trump’s. He emphasized that Biden’s campaign is focused on promoting his vision, rather than simply trying to replace Trump. Fulks also mentioned that there is “broad support” for Biden ahead of the election, and that the campaign is in a “strong position” due to the President’s energy from voters and supporters.
The Biden campaign has announced a $50 million ad buy to capitalize on high viewership and diverse audiences, including ads during the season premiere of The Bachelorette and the 2024 Paris Olympics. Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, has responded by saying that Biden should ignore his critics and continue his campaign, joking that he should “MAKE CHINA GREAT AGAIN,” a play on his own campaign slogan.
Despite the campaign’s reassurances, some Democrats, including former Representative Tim Ryan, have expressed concerns about Biden’s ability to win the election. Ryan predicted that more House Democrats would ask Biden to step aside after their 4th of July break. Governor Josh Green of Hawaii suggested that Biden will make a decision about his candidacy within the next couple of days, stating that he will stay in the race unless he feels it is not winnable.
