President Joe Biden electrified a rally in Madison, Wisconsin, a pivotal swing state, with a spirited address to a cheering crowd. Taking aim at former President Donald Trump’s infamous Fourth of July remarks about Revolutionary War airports, Biden quipped, “He’s a stable genius,” drawing laughter from the audience.
Amidst the fervor, Biden reaffirmed his commitment to defeating Trump, though he momentarily stumbled over his words. “I’m staying in the race … I will beat him again in 2020,” he said, before correcting himself a few seconds later by saying: “And by the way, we’re going to do it again in 2024.”
Responding to criticisms about his age, the 81-year-old president challenged doubters directly, asserting, “I keep seeing all those stories about being too old … You think I’m too old to restore Roe v Wade as the law of the land? Too old to ban assault weapons again? To protect social security and Medicare? … Too old to beat Donald Trump?”
Biden also criticized Trump’s character and actions, labeling him a convicted felon with the “morals of an alley cat” and condemning his involvement in the January 6 riots. “You can’t be pro-insurrectionist and pro-American at the same time,” he said, adding: “This is so damn serious. You can’t love your country only when you win.”
In stark contrast to recent debates where he appeared less forceful, Biden delivered a dynamic 20-minute speech, signaling a renewed vigor in his campaign efforts. The event comes ahead of a crucial ABC News interview with George Stephanopoulos, scheduled for tonight at 8pm.
Biden’s speech comes as reports from the Washington Post indicate Democratic Senator Mark Warner of Virginia is actively rallying a group of senators to encourage the president to withdraw from the race.
Citing sources familiar with the effort who spoke anonymously, the Post details Warner’s concerns about Biden’s ability to effectively challenge former President Donald Trump, especially following his lackluster debate performance.
Despite these challenges, Biden remains resolute, dismissing any notions of withdrawing from the race. However, calls for reassessment persist, with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, a Biden supporter, urging him to carefully consider his candidacy’s viability.
