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Warren stands behind Biden’s bid as some Democrats panic post-debate

“President Biden is our nominee. He is an excellent president. He works hard on behalf of working families every day.”

By Molly Farrar

July 8, 2024

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren is still supporting President Joe Biden’s bid for the White House following his performance in last month’s presidential debate, The Boston Globe reported.

Some Democrats have questioned Biden as the party’s choice against former President Donald Trump after the debate on June 27. Biden’s performance included verbal stumbles, odd pauses, and mumbling that was at times difficult to understand.

Warren said she doesn’t think Biden, 82, should step away from the race, citing his accomplishments in student loan debt relief and healthcare reform.

“President Biden is our nominee,” she told the Globe. “He is an excellent president. He works hard on behalf of working families every day.”

Biden attempted to squash internal drama in a letter to congressional democrats Monday. The Democratic National Convention is in late August, while Trump is expected to be nominated later this month. Biden wrote that their one job is to defeat Trump in November.

“We have 42 days to the Democratic Convention and 119 days to the general election,” Biden said in the letter, per the Associated Press. “Any weakening of resolve or lack of clarity about the task ahead only helps Trump and hurts us. It’s time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump.”

Warren is a strong supporter of Biden. Previously, she wrote on social media after the debate performance that “the choice is clear.”

“President Biden is a strong champion for working people who’s fighting to lower costs, restore abortion rights, & defend democracy,” Warren wrote. “Donald Trump is a convicted felon who wants to be a dictator on Day 1, give tax breaks to the rich, & rip away our freedoms.”

Warren, who has been in the Senate since 2013, is facing right-leaning challengers this year, including Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and cryptocurrency lawyer John Deaton.