President Joe Biden spoke with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos during a campaign trip to Madison, Wisconsin.
Biden has come under fire from a growing chorus of Democrats since his weary, raspy performance in last week's presidential debate.
"I'm completely ruling that out," Biden told reporters on a tarmac in Wisconsin following a campaign stop. The president said he had spoken to"at least 20" members of Congress who are"telling me to stay in the race."who, spurred by concerns about Biden's health and abilities, have called for a new nominee to lead the Democratic Party into the November elections.
"They're trying to push me out of the race," Biden told the crowd."Well let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race."The ABC interview has been saddled with high stakes for the president, who needs to assure his supporters that he can continue campaigning effectively. But it is far from clear if a single interview, even a successful one, can reverse the damage from the debate against the 78-year-old Trump.
Asked on the tarmac about Warner's effort, the president dismissed it. Warner, he said,"is the only one considering that. No one else has called me to do that."Editorial boards of multiple newspapers, including The New York Times, have issued the same call.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held the line in a gaggle with reporters who peppered her with questions about Biden's capabilities during the flight to Madison.
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