In an MSNBC interview, Biden repeated his intention to run — citing the backing of Jill Biden and recalling early words of encouragement from his late son, Beau.
of brain cancer in 2015 — would have for those who say Biden should not run again because of his age.
“The only reason to be involved in public life is: Can you make life better for other people?” Biden answered. “Depending on who the opponent is, if they have a view that is so the antithesis of what I believe democracy [is], and I believe is good for average Americans, then, his argument was, ‘Dad, you have an obligation to do something.’ ”When asked if the first lady supports a 2024 run, Biden nodded and paused before providing a full answer.
But Biden said he was not yet formally declaring his candidacy, because once he does, a “whole series of regulations kick in, and I have to treat myself as a candidate from that moment on. “I have not made that formal decision, but it’s my intention. My intention to run again. And we have time to make that decision,” he said.
The 79-year-old — who was the oldest person to be sworn into office — has faced questions from his own party about whether he should seek reelection, due to his age and low approval ratings. Biden has sought to downplay the doubts by engaging in public displays of
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