Biden Defiant: Vows Second Debate Despite Age Concerns
Submitted by MAGA Student
Posted 2 days ago
In the wake of a widely criticized debate performance, President Joe Biden has vowed to face off against former President Donald Trump in a second debate. Despite growing calls from left-wing politicians, commentators, and activists for Biden to step down due to concerns about his age and cognitive abilities, the president remains resolute in his decision to stay in the race.
Biden, who is currently the oldest sitting U.S. president at 81, will return to the debate stage in September. This decision came to light when CNN’s senior White House correspondent Kayla Tausche reported on Friday, quoting an adviser close to Biden.
The president has faced criticism from within his own party for his debate performance, with some Democrats expressing concern about his ability to effectively challenge Trump in a second debate. However, Biden has dismissed these concerns, stating that he knows how to tell the truth and do the job of president.
In a rally in Raleigh, NC, Biden said, "I know I’m not a young man, to the state the obvious. Well, I know I don’t walk as easy as I used to, I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to, I don’t debate as well as I used to, but I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth."
Despite the criticism, Biden has received support from former President Barack Obama, who dismissed concerns about the president's debate performance. "Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself," Obama wrote on X Friday.
The situation leaves the Democratic Party in a precarious position, as they must manage not only the challenges posed by a determined incumbent but also the potential fallout from progressive factions that might oppose bypassing Vice President Kamala Harris for another nominee.
As the election approaches, it remains to be seen whether Biden's decision to stay in the race will pay off or if concerns about his age and cognitive abilities will continue to be a liability for the Democratic Party.
Sources:
wbrz.com
thegatewaypundit.com
infowars.com
Biden, who is currently the oldest sitting U.S. president at 81, will return to the debate stage in September. This decision came to light when CNN’s senior White House correspondent Kayla Tausche reported on Friday, quoting an adviser close to Biden.
The president has faced criticism from within his own party for his debate performance, with some Democrats expressing concern about his ability to effectively challenge Trump in a second debate. However, Biden has dismissed these concerns, stating that he knows how to tell the truth and do the job of president.
In a rally in Raleigh, NC, Biden said, "I know I’m not a young man, to the state the obvious. Well, I know I don’t walk as easy as I used to, I don’t speak as smoothly as I used to, I don’t debate as well as I used to, but I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth."
Despite the criticism, Biden has received support from former President Barack Obama, who dismissed concerns about the president's debate performance. "Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself," Obama wrote on X Friday.
The situation leaves the Democratic Party in a precarious position, as they must manage not only the challenges posed by a determined incumbent but also the potential fallout from progressive factions that might oppose bypassing Vice President Kamala Harris for another nominee.
As the election approaches, it remains to be seen whether Biden's decision to stay in the race will pay off or if concerns about his age and cognitive abilities will continue to be a liability for the Democratic Party.
Sources:
wbrz.com
thegatewaypundit.com
infowars.com
