The American president, Joe Bidenled a campaign event this Friday in North Carolinahours after the first debate against his Republican rival took place, donald trump. In his presentation, the president dismissed the negative comments against him and, on the contrary, reaffirmed his candidacy.
“I’m in North Carolina for a reason, because I intend to win this state in November. If we win here, we will win the elections,” he said with conviction while those present chanted “four more years,” as a sign of support for his re-election.
Next, Biden, 81, addressed recent questions about his advanced age and his ability to lead the country for a new term and acknowledged that, Although “I don’t walk as well as before, I don’t speak as well as before, I don’t debate as well as before, I know what I’m good at… I know how to tell the truth”.
“I wouldn’t run again if I didn’t believe with all my heart and soul that I could do the job… there’s too much at stake.”he insisted.
On the contrary, he attacked Trump and assured that his return to the White House would represent a serious setback for the country since “will destroy democracy”. “Are we going to let him attack our democracy again?” She then questioned and refuted: “I don’t believe it, I will defend it.”
Likewise, he assured that his rival “broke a new record for lies in a single debate” since he spent “90 minutes debating with a guy who has the morals of a stray cat,” in reference to an expression he used the day before during his interventions. .
With these statements, Biden sought to bring peace of mind to Democratic followers and dissuade those party politicians who began to question themselves. the possibility of searching for a replacement for the November 5 ballot. However, analysts have warned that this alternative poses several risks and, if implemented, must occur before the party convention, which begins on August 19.
However, there is a large Democratic faction that still believes in him and remains firm in its support for the current ticket.
“I will never turn my back on President Biden and I don’t know any Democrat in my party who would do that”said California Governor Gavin Newsom, after her name appeared on several lists as a possible replacement. She is also the secretary of state and former presidential candidate for her party Hillary Clinton He said: “These elections are still very simple: it is about choosing between someone who cares about you (your rights, your prospects, your future) and someone who only cares about themselves. I will vote for Biden”.
Along the same lines, the former president Barack Obama wrote on his X account that “bad debate nights happen”referring to his own poor showing in 2012, but added, “Trust me, I know.” He also echoed Clinton’s theme, saying the November vote will come down to “someone who tells the truth, who knows right from wrong… and someone who blatantly lies for their own benefit.” “Last night, That hasn’t changed and that’s why there’s so much at stake. in November,” he concluded.
The First Lady, Jill Bidenalso defended him and rejected the fact that he had a poor performance this Thursday.
“Yesterday they saw Joe Biden, a president with integrity and personality, who told the truth. “Joe has helped heal our country and is helping us all recover from the chaos of the previous Administration,” he said, wearing a black dress printed with the word VOTE in white.
(With information from AFP, EFE and Europa Press)
