Biden’s Campaign: Assuaging Concerns of FitnessBiden’s Campaign: Assuaging Concerns of Fitness President Joe Biden is actively demonstrating his fitness for the presidency following concerns raised about his age and recent debate performance. Philadelphia Visit and ABC Interview Biden scheduled a campaign stop in Philadelphia on Sunday to address concerns. Additionally, he participated in an interview with ABC News on Friday night, seeking to prove his alertness and capacity to lead. Public Appearances and Statements The president has been making public appearances, such as waving to the Fourth of July crowd from the White House balcony. He has also stated his intent to stay in the race and has assured governors of his good health following a medical checkup. Calls for Withdrawal Despite Biden’s efforts, three Democratic congressmen have called for his withdrawal from the race based on his debate performance. Others criticize the campaign’s response and advocate for a change of strategy. White House Dismissal of Debate The White House initially dismissed the debate as a bad night but later acknowledged that Biden had received medical attention for a cold. The president has acknowledged the need for more rest and a schedule adjustment to accommodate his health. Governor’s Commentary California Governor Gavin Newsom commented on the discussion, stating that Biden’s schedule adjustment is figurative rather than literal. Former President Trump has criticized Biden’s debate performance and overall competence. Upcoming Debate and State Visits Biden has scheduled one more debate with Trump on ABC News in September. He will also visit key states this weekend to demonstrate his fitness for the presidency. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2024 ABC News Internet Ventures.
WASHINGTON — President Biden plans to visit Philadelphia on Sunday, a campaign stop aimed at assuaging concerns that the 81-year-old will be able to continue as commander in chief and even the party’s nominee.
The president also had an interview scheduled with ABC News for Friday night, to prove he is alert and up to the task.
He stood on the balcony of the White House and waved to the crowd gathered on the Fourth of July.
For President Joe Biden, every move these days is an attempt to show that he belongs at the top of the Democratic ticket.
Three Democratic congressmen, Lloyd Doggett, Raul Grijalva and Seth Moulton, have called for Biden to withdraw from the race following their debate performance last week.
Others criticize the Biden campaign’s response and urge a change of strategy.
“We needed a boost from Thursday. We didn’t get it. And the campaign, I think, has been very cavalier in their response,” said Rep. Scott Peters, (D) California.
“We need a reset. We need a course correction. We need to recognize that this wasn’t just one bad night,” added Rep. Jared Huffman, (D) California/.
The White House has repeatedly dismissed last week’s debate as a bad night, first saying the president had not undergone any medical tests in the days afterward, then acknowledging that he had been seen by his doctor while recovering from a cold.
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During a meeting with Democratic governors, sources told ABC News that Biden said he needs to get more sleep and work fewer hours, and not schedule anything after 8 p.m.
During the campaign for the Biden-Harris ticket in Michigan, California Governor Gavin Newsom weighed in on the discussion. His name has been mentioned as a possible replacement if Biden were to step down.
“It wasn’t literally eight o’clock, it was more figurative,” Gov. Newsom (D) explained.
Former President Trump spent the holidays speaking to veterans and attacking Biden. He posted a message on Truth Social that read, “Happy 4th of July to everyone, including our very incompetent ‘president.’” He went on to mock Biden’s debate performance, Vice President Kamala Harris, and special counsel Jack Smith.
President Biden is visiting several key states this weekend to show voters he is still up to the task.
Biden and former President Trump have one more debate scheduled for September, hosted by ABC News.
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