Biden Says He Will Return to His Campaign Against Trump Next Week

Joe Biden, the President of the United States, stated that Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention showcased a "dark vision for the future" and emphasized that he is ready to return to his campaign next week to confront Trump. Meanwhile, according to the Associated Press, the number of Democratic figures calling for Biden to step down has increased. The news agency reported that Biden said on Friday, "Together, as a party and as a country, we can and will defeat him at the polls." Trump has accepted the Republican nomination for the U.S. elections. However, later that day, Sherrod Brown, a Democratic senator from Ohio, called for Biden to withdraw. Mr. Brown stated in a statement that he agrees with "many Ohioans" who have approached him, emphasizing, "I think the President should end his campaign." Following that, a statement was released by Morgan McGarvey, a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, who also urged Biden to step down. Mr. McGarvey wrote in the statement, "There is no joy in this realization that he should not be our nominee in November, but the importance of this election is immense." Since the first debate between Biden and Trump, which has been referred to as a disastrous confrontation for Biden, the number of Democratic figures calling for his withdrawal has been increasing day by day. The President's contraction of COVID-19 has also isolated him since July 18, further weakening his position, but according to this report, he continues to resist efforts for his withdrawal. Biden's campaign manager acknowledged the "decline" in support for Biden on Friday morning but emphasized that he is "certainly" staying in the race, stating, "We have a lot of work to do to assure the American people that yes, he is old, but he can win." Meanwhile, members of the Democratic National Committee held a meeting on Friday to pursue their plans for a virtual vote before August 7 for the presidential nomination. Two days prior, Axios reported that Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, referred to as the "brain behind the campaign for Biden's withdrawal," plays a significant role in the pressure for Biden to step down. Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader in the Senate, shares this view and is calling for Biden to withdraw from the election. Axios: Biden may soon withdraw from the election race. Additionally, former President Barack Obama has sent a message to Democrats and Joe Biden through his silence. He has not publicly supported his former vice president and meanwhile, his former aides have openly stated the necessity for Biden to step down in conversations with the media. This strategy is also seen from Bill and Hillary Clinton, who, while remaining silent, have their aides emphasize that Biden should make way for another candidate. While many Democrats like Biden and respect his achievements, they are also concerned that he may not be able to defeat Trump. The Associated Press has reported that currently, Democratic lawmakers in Congress have begun private negotiations for a Biden replacement, with one of the most important options being Kamala Harris, Biden's vice president. Given the legal status of 59-year-old Kamala Harris, many consider her the least risky option to confront Trump. However, polls, especially considering Harris's performance over the past four years, are not particularly favorable for her. According to the results of a poll by the Associated Press and the Public Affairs Research Center (AP-NORC), about six in ten Democrats believe Harris would perform well in a strong position, about two in ten Democrats do not share this belief, and two others have no opinion yet.