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President Biden, during a speech in Michigan, heavily criticized former President Trump, painting him as a criminal and fraud. Despite mounting pressure from congressional Democrats and major donors to drop out of the race, Biden declared that he is running and intends to win. However, polls show that the majority of Americans, including Democrats, believe that Biden, at 81, is too old to serve a second term with 74% of voters suggesting he should not run again.
President Biden Refocuses on Former Rival in Michigan Rally
President Biden delivered a fiery speech in Michigan on Friday, targeting former President Donald Trump and the media. Despite growing pressure from congressional Democrats and major donors, Biden ignored calls to withdraw from the race and reassured supporters of his intent to win.
The spirited rally resembled a Trump event, with attendees chanting “Lock him up” in response to Biden’s remarks about his rival. Biden accused Trump of being a “convicted criminal” and a “business fraud,” and mentioned accusations of sexual abuse by writer E. Jean Carroll.
Despite his confident appearance, Biden’s campaign struggles amidst low donations, unfavorable polls, and a recent lackluster debate performance against Trump. “I’m the nominee of the Democratic Party, the only Democrat or Republican who has beaten Donald Trump ever,” Biden declared.
However, Biden may struggle to reach as many voters as during his debated with Mr. Trump, which gathered 50 million viewers. Recent polls suggest that even Democrats think Biden, 81, is too old to serve a second term.
Biden has urged allies to focus on Trump rather than his own shortcomings. Nevertheless, 20 congressional Democrats have called for Biden to withdraw from the race, and several prominent Michigan Democrats were absent from his recent Detroit rally.
Biden, on the defensive, promised his first 100 days in a second term would be “all about working people” and listed liberal goals including making Roe v. Wade “the law of the land,” raising the minimum wage, protecting voting rights, banning assault weapons, and ending medical debt.
Biden also spotlighted ‘Project 2025’, a conservative policy blueprint by Trump’s allies, aiming to convince voters that Trump’s policies matter more than concerns about Biden’s fitness. The Democratic National Committee is putting up billboards warning about Trump’s plan to become a “dictator on Day 1: Project 2025.”
The crowd at the Detroit rally was diverse, with many African American supporters, a group he has relied on for backing during his political career. Biden reassured his supporters at a Detroit bar and grill before the rally, stating, “I promise you I am OK.”
However, some Democrats at the event felt Biden should withdraw from the race due to concerns over his health. Milan Seth, 58, compared Biden’s debate performance to his mother’s behavior when she was suffering from dementia.
Despite these concerns, Seth and others would still choose Biden over Trump if he remains in the race. The Biden campaign is betting it can win over Democrats and independents with fears about Trump. Biden has visited Renaissance High School in Detroit before, promising in 2020 to be a “bridge” for the next generation of leaders.
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