While other countries like France may provide incentives to their inhabitants for staying fit and active, in terms of overall population numbers. 5 hours agoBy Mike Wendling in Madison, Wisconsin and Max Matza at BBC NewsGetty Images; Mr Biden made this comment during an exclusive primetime interview with ABC News on Friday to try to assuage Democratic concerns regarding his candidacy for another term in office. Mr Biden declined taking cognitive tests in order to reassure voters he remains fit to serve another term and make those results public in order to placate Democratic concerns over him running again. “Everyday is like taking an intelligence test for me. Every action that I perform [is a] test for my cognition,” he revealed to George Stephanopoulos. At 81 years old, Biden once more rejected suggestions by some Democratic officials and donors that he should step aside for someone younger after his debate with Donald Trump last week. Mr Stephanopoulos repeatedly probed Biden on whether or not his health permits another term; questioning him on if his perception of his health and ability were unrealistic or delusions of grandeur. “Nobody is more qualified for president or winning this race than me,” Mr Biden declared, attributing his poor showing last week to exhaustion and an “extreme cold”. In a 22-minute interview, Bernie attempted to calm Democratic fears that he may have lost ground to Donald Trump since their initial debate, by noting pollsters told him the race remained “toss-up”, as well as reject any suggestions his allies may ask him to step aside from running as president. “It isn’t going to happen,” Joe replied when repeatedly pressed about why he might withdraw. If God told him it was time, “if that were my decision I’d get out,” Joe concluded. “God Is Not Coming Down”The president answered questions more clearly than when participating in last week’s debate stage debate; however, his voice still appeared weak and sometimes hoarse. Mr Biden made an energetic speech at a rally in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday to acknowledge his disastrous showing during last week’s CNN debate and offered up some answers: “Since then there has been much speculation as to what Joe will do; here’s my plan – keep campaigning!” he declared before giving them one last pep talk before telling his supporters they are wrong about who should win this election: I believe in Joe! Mr Biden announced he is running and confident he would win again, prompting supporters in one key battleground state to shout his name in support. “I am running and I will win again,’ Biden declared at an interview and rally held today, both coming at an important juncture for his campaign with donors and Democratic allies considering whether to support him or abandon it altogether, according to reports in US media outlets such as ABC, as he seeks to recover some ground lost after losing ground to GOP rival Donald Trump during their first debate. When taking to the stage at today’s rally he passed one voter bearing a sign reading: “Pass the torch, Joe”. One voter held up a sign outside of the venue reading, “Save Your Legacy – Drop Out!,” before recounting Mr Biden’s record as US Vice-President: creating 15 Million Jobs! Whether or not people think Mr. Biden should stand or drop out is another matter entirely – something many voters outside were shouting back in support. “Do you believe I was too old to erase student loan debt for five million Americans?,” asked Biden as she and Vice-President Kamala Harris planned a campaign blitz across every battleground swing state this month. Mr Biden thanked Vice-President Pence for all her assistance during a rally held by President Obama in Pennsylvania earlier today and expressed appreciation for their collaboration on Sunday. She has emerged as the likely candidate to replace him if he were to step aside, The Washington Post reports. Additionally, Mr Biden and his senior team are aware of pressure from within their party for them to decide within one week as to the future of his candidacy. Reports surfaced Friday that House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries planned a Sunday meeting of senior Democrats regarding Joe Biden’s candidacy, with four House representatives calling on him to withdraw: Lloyd Doggett from Texas, Raul Grijalva from Arizona, Seth Boulton of Massachusetts and Mike Quigley from Illinois. “President Biden has done much for our nation, but now is the time for him to follow in one of our founding father’s steps and allow new leaders like George Washington’s footsteps and step aside,” Richard Moulton stated on radio station WBUR on Thursday. However, no senior Democrats have called upon Mr Biden to withdraw, according to reports by reporters; his campaign noted this fact when approached for comment by reporters. Senator Mark Warner attempted on Friday to form a group of fellow Democratic senators with whom to petition Mr Biden out. Reports in The Washington Post suggested Sen. Warner had serious misgivings after participating in CNN debate. Speaking later to reporters on Friday evening, Biden acknowledged Mr Warner was likely considering withdrawing but no other elected officials or groups had called on him to do so. On Wednesday, Massachusetts governor Maura Healey issued a statement asking Mr Biden to carefully consider if he remains as the Democratic nominee. “No matter who President Biden chooses as his running mate, I remain committed to doing everything in my power to defeat Donald Trump,” she stated. Democratic voters alike appear disillusioned with Mr Biden and his ability to lead. Wall Street Journal poll released on Friday showed 86% of Democrats support Mr Biden, down from 93% last February. At his Madison rally on Thursday multiple supporters told BBC News they supported his bid and did not care about any possible debate debacles that may ensue. “I am not concerned about his health; I believe he can continue all the way until election and after,” commented primary school teacher Susan Shotliff, 56. Others believed that Mr Biden struggled more for words during debates than Trump did and instead should receive greater consideration than him for lying during debates: Greg Hovel, 67 years old and from Chicago. Others expressed more trepidation. Thomas Leffler from Madison expressed more uncertainty: ‘I wanted a firsthand view of him – his mannerisms, energy. “”As he gets older I believe this issue will become even more pressing for me; regardless, I will continue voting blue.”
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