President Biden doubled down Friday on his refusal to leave the presidential race — saying “I’m the nominee” and that “I’m running and going to win again” — but at one point mistakenly said the election year was 2020 as fellow Democrats suggested that he drop out due to perceived senility.
“There’s been a lot of speculation: What’s Joe going to do? Is he going to stay in the race? Is he going to drop out?” the 81-year-old president said at the top of a 17-minute campaign speech in Madison, Wis.
“Here’s my answer: I’m running and going to win again.”
“I’m the nominee of the Democratic Party,” Biden said. “You voted for me to be your nominee — no one else.
“Some folks don’t seem to care who you voted for. Guess what? They are trying to push me out of the race. Let me say this as clearly as I can: I’m staying in the race.”
