In a 17-minute campaign speech in Madison, Wisconsin, President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to stay in the 2024 presidential race despite calls from fellow Democrats to drop out due to perceived senility. The 81-year-old president declared himself as the Democratic Party's nominee, emphasizing that he will run and win again.

Addressing supporters in a middle school gym, Biden responded to speculation about his candidacy, stating unequivocally, "I'm staying in the race." He expressed his determination to defeat former President Donald Trump, mistakenly mentioning that he would beat him again in 2020, but quickly corrected himself, saying, "By the way, we're going to do it again in 2024."

While some rally attendees expressed skepticism by holding signs urging Biden to pass the torch, save his legacy, or bow out of the race, the president remained undeterred. Speaking to reporters before departing for Delaware, Biden firmly ruled out the possibility of stepping aside, brushing off his recent debate performance criticisms. He emphasized his prior success and experience as the reasons why he is the best candidate to beat Trump.

Biden also confirmed his commitment to participating in the second and final presidential debate scheduled for September 10, 2024, hosted by ABC News. However, doubts remain within the Democratic Party about his ability to regain momentum and concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris's potential performance against Trump.

Amidst growing calls for him to retire, President Biden dismissed the efforts of Senator Mark Warner, who is organizing a letter urging Biden to drop out of the race. Several house Democrats, including Lloyd Doggett, Raul Grijalva, and Seth Moulton, have already called for Biden's retirement, while others such as Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez have stated their expectations of his defeat against Trump.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, one of the 10 Democratic governors who recently met with Biden, suggested that the president should carefully evaluate his candidacy, emphasizing the importance of listening to the American people. Despite these concerns, Biden appears determined to continue his campaign.

As Wisconsin Republicans seized on the opportunity to criticize the president, speculating that this could be his final appearance in the state as a candidate, Biden delivered his speech with vigor and relative clarity. Shortly after, he sat for his first TV interview since the June 27 debate, speaking with ABC's George Stephanopoulos.

While the future of Biden's candidacy remains uncertain, he remains resolute in his decision to persevere and obtain the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential race.