Biden isn\u2019t backing down<\/h2>\n
Throughout his press conference, Biden was asked directly by journalists about mounting pressure for him to drop out of the presidential race \u2014 from those worried about his ability to win to those concerned about downballot effects. He defiantly proclaimed that he believes he is the Democrat who can beat Trump in November.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think I\u2019m the most qualified. I beat him once, and I will beat him again,\u201d Biden said. \u201cI\u2019m not in this for my legacy. I\u2019m in it to finish the job I\u2019ve started.\u201d<\/p>\n
Biden\u2019s insistence on staying in the race comes as he continues to fall behind Trump in the polls taken after the June 27 debate.<\/p>\n
The press conference did not reassure Democrats<\/h2>\n
Biden\u2019s press conference was meant to reassure Democrats that he was mentally sharp and that his rough performance at the Atlanta debate was a uniquely bad night. But in answering the first question, he made a flub. The president confused Vice President Kamala Harris with his opponent, referring to his running mate as \u201cVice President Trump,\u201d with more gaffes throughout the press conference.<\/p>\n
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President @JoeBiden<\/a> held what the White House dubbed a ‘big boy’ news conference on Thursday night. Here are the highlights. <\/p>\n
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