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President Biden gave a fervent speech at a Michigan rally where he criticized his opponent Donald Trump while also ignoring mounting pressure to quit his re-election campaign from Democratic congressional members and donors. Despite recent and significant political criticism and rapidly declining poll numbers, Biden remains insistent on his re-election bid, stating that he is “running, and we’re going to win.” The speech also served as a platform for Biden to highlight his plans for a second term, attempting to shift focus from his declining popularity to potential policy changes such as making Roe v. Wade the “law of the land,” raising the minimum wage, and protecting voting rights.
President Biden Lashes Out at Trump and Media in Michigan Speech
On Friday, President Biden delivered an impassioned speech in Michigan, refocusing attention on former President Trump’s misdeeds and criticizing the media for not giving them enough coverage. Despite growing pressures from congressional Democrats and major donors, Biden dismissed calls for his resignation, declaring, “I am running, and we’re going to win.”
The speech, delivered at a Detroit high school gym, evoked the atmosphere of a Trump rally, with chants of “Lock him up” directed at the former president. Biden described Trump as a “convicted criminal” who sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll.
Despite falling donations and poll numbers, Biden reassured supporters that he’s staying in the race. “I’m the nominee of the Democratic Party, the only Democrat or Republican who has beaten Donald Trump ever,” Biden said.
However, Biden’s energetic performance in Detroit may not reach as many voters as the 50 million who watched his debate against Trump. Polls show that the majority believe Biden, 81, is too old for a second term; a New York Times poll found that 74 percent of voters think he should not run again.
Twenty congressional Democrats have called for Biden to drop out of the race. However, the President has urged allies to focus on Trump’s failings rather than his own political struggles. “It’s time to put Trump in the bull’s-eye,” Biden told top donors on Monday.
Despite facing criticism, Biden used his speech to outline his plans for a second term, promising to enact liberal goals like enshrining Roe v. Wade as law, raising the minimum wage, and banning assault weapons. He also highlighted Project 2025, a policy proposal by Trump’s allies that he believes should be the focus of the race.
Biden’s campaign and Democratic allies are highlighting Trump’s policies on abortion, the economy, and his disregard for democratic norms to shift attention away from concerns about Biden’s age and fitness. The campaign is betting it can persuade Democrats and independents to support Biden out of fear of a Trump presidency.
Despite some Democrats’ suggestions that he should leave the race, Biden remains determined. His visit to a high school in Detroit, where he proclaimed himself a bridge to the next generation of leaders, underscores his intent to remain in the race.
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