He 81-year-old president led a rally in Detroit where he made sure to consolidate his image as a candidate after his recent public speech at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Atlantic Alliance, in which he was the protagonist of two episodes of confusion that gave rise to talk and increased doubts regarding his ability to carry out four more years as head of state, taking into account all the responsibilities that this entails.
In this context, Biden said firmly: “I am the candidate and I am not going anywhere”He also targeted the former president and his main rival in the electoral contest, Donald Trumpnoting that it represents “a serious threat to the nation.”
Joe Biden’s speech in Michigan
“I’m running and we’re going to win,” Biden exclaimed. before a crowd chanting “Don’t resign” before he began his speech. “They’ve been hammering me,” the Democrat said, making clear reference to questions from the press about his candidacy, and said: “I promise you I’m fine.”
“You elected me as your candidate,” Biden told the Democrats in attendance, who joined the millions who supported him with their votes in the primary elections. “Not the press, not the pundits, not the donors. Just you, the voters, and no one else. And I’m not going anywhere,” he concluded.
“I am the candidate of the Democratic Party and the only Democrat who has ever beaten Donald Trump,” he continued. and lashed out at the Republican candidate by pointing out that “He is a loser” and represents a “threat to the nation.” “Donald, no more free passes. Today, we’re going to put Donald Trump in the spotlight,” Biden said.
The president also made a stop on Friday at the Garage Grill and Fuel Bar in Northville, a roadside bar in the Midwestern state, where he walked among the tables of the public giving a “pro-union” speech, which lasted about twenty minutes, and reviewed some of his policies in favor of the middle class and workers.
The president’s tour in search of re-election continues next week in The Vegas, Nevadawhere he will lead two campaign events with African-American and Latino voters.
Joe Biden’s candidacy under scrutiny
Notably Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmerand its Democratic senators, Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, were not present at the campaign event of the party’s main candidate in the Midwestern state, which could make the difference in the elections.
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Following his appearance in Washington, some supporters praised his extensive knowledge of issues, especially international ones, and his control of the situation, but there were also those who highlighted his diction problems and in particular pointed out those two errors that did not go unnoticed in the speech.
There are many leaders who point out their alleged cognitive impairment and cast doubt on his ability to win in the November elections. Faced with these questions, Biden revealed that he took neurological tests, and that the results indicate that he is in “good health.”
The Democrat said he was the “most qualified” to face the 78-year-old Republican tycoon. However, Democrats are divided on this issue: At least 19 members of the party have openly asked the US president to withdraw his candidacy ahead of the nominating convention in Chicago in August.
Source: Ambito
