Biden Stands Firm in White House Bid, Says Only “Lord Almighty” Could Convince Him to Quit

In a candid interview with ABC News, US President Joe Biden has reiterated his commitment to staying in the presidential race, dismissing calls from some Democrats to withdraw following a lackluster performance at the June 27 debate. The 81-year-old leader insisted that only divine intervention could persuade him to step down, stating, “If the Lord Almighty came down and said, ‘Joe, get out of the race’, I’d get out of the race.” However, he added, “The Lord Almighty’s not coming down.”

Biden’s remarks come amid growing concerns about his mental health and age, with some questioning whether he is fit to serve another four-year term. The Democrat leader has repeatedly assured the public that he is fine, attributing his recent struggles to fatigue and a “bad episode” at the debate. “I just had a bad night. I don’t know why,” he said, taking full responsibility for his performance.

The President also refused to undergo a detailed cognitive test, opting instead to rely on his daily routine as a form of mental evaluation. “I have a cognitive test every single day. Every day I have that test - everything I do (is a test),” he explained. Biden attributed his exhaustion to a “really bad cold” and denied any serious underlying condition, stating that his personal doctors would inform him if anything were amiss.

Despite his recent setbacks, Biden exuded confidence in his ability to defeat his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump. “I don’t think anyone is more qualified,” he said, brushing off growing concerns and polls showing him trailing in the race. He acknowledged that Trump’s disruptions during the debate had been distracting, but refused to blame his performance on the interruptions.

Biden’s comments were part of a broader effort to win back voters, including campaign stops in battleground states Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. At a rally in Wisconsin, he reaffirmed his commitment to staying in the race, declaring, “I’m running and going to win.” The President’s determination to stay in the race is likely to be met with skepticism by some, but he remains resolute in his bid for re-election.

Historical Context:

The article refers to the 2024 US presidential election, which is currently ongoing. The debate mentioned in the article took place on June 27, and the news is likely from late June or early July 2024. The article also mentions the previous presidential term of Donald Trump, who was the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.

Summary in Bullet Points:

• President Joe Biden has reiterated his commitment to staying in the presidential race, despite calls from some Democrats to withdraw following a lackluster performance at the June 27 debate. • Biden stated that only divine intervention could persuade him to step down, saying “If the Lord Almighty came down and said, ‘Joe, get out of the race’, I’d get out of the race.” • He attributed his recent struggles to fatigue and a “bad episode” at the debate, taking full responsibility for his performance. • Biden refused to undergo a detailed cognitive test, opting instead to rely on his daily routine as a form of mental evaluation. • He denied any serious underlying condition, stating that his personal doctors would inform him if anything were amiss. • Biden expressed confidence in his ability to defeat his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, and acknowledged that Trump’s disruptions during the debate had been distracting. • Despite growing concerns and polls showing him trailing in the race, Biden remains resolute in his bid for re-election and has reaffirmed his commitment to staying in the race. • The President has been making campaign stops in battleground states, including Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, to win back voters and stay in the race.