After a failed performance in a debate against Donald Trump, the health of the American president is worrying. But Joe Biden refuses to withdraw his candidacy.
Joe Biden “has absolutely no plans to withdraw his candidacy and is continuing his campaign“. This reframing of the White House comes a few days after its failed performance during the debate against Donald Trump.
A performance that created panic among Democratic voters, worried about the state of health of the American president.
“I’m panicked. Certainly like I’m lying in bed at night and I’m overcome with fear. I don’t think Joe Biden is the best person to run in this election. I don’t know who that person is. But I don’t have confidence in Joe Biden’s ability to win this election. And that scares me a lot.” explains one voter.
In the Democratic camp, after a meeting at the White House with Joe Biden, elected officials are trying to reassure people about the state of health of the American president.
“He is fit for office. The president has spent three and a half years working for us, going through what we have all gone through. None of us denies that Thursday night’s performance was bad. It was a bad shot, if you will, on that score. But that doesn’t affect what I believe. He is fit.” said Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz.
Some are still wondering about the opportunity to change candidates. Several names are circulating to replace him: his vice-president Kamala Harris, the governor of California Gavin Newsom, or even the former first lady Michelle Obama.
Joe Biden, 81, is the oldest president in US history.
