(RepublicanReport.org) – Following the June presidential debate, several Democrats have expressed concern about President Joe Biden becoming the party’s nominee. However, the president has made it clear that he intends to seek re-election, vowing to beat former President Donald Trump in November, the presumptive GOP nominee. Still, that commitment may not sway some individuals.
On July 10, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) spoke out following Biden’s meeting with several governors across the nation after the debate. While she wouldn’t go into detail about the meeting, Hobbs said staying in the race is “up to the president.” That response was to a question about whether Biden should remain at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket.
The AZ governor said President Biden should address concerns about continuing as a candidate, especially surrounding his age. Hobbs said the US leader’s task “over the coming weeks” is to assure constituents in her state and all over the US that he’s up for the job.
The state leader also stated she believes “Biden can do the job” but declined to comment further. Hobbs added that the choice in November centers around someone who will “uphold democracy and [someone] who’s trying to tear it down,” making it clear where her vote stands.
Two polls taken of Arizona registered voters after the debate showed Trump besting Biden by between three and seven points. The sample size for each of those surveys was 781 people. The former president has been consistently ahead in the polls in Arizona since at least March, according to average polling reported by FiveThirtyEight. In the 2020 general election, Biden took the state by a mere 0.3% — just 10,457 votes. Arizona is a swing state, making it a desirable get for either party in November.
The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19 through August 22 in Wisconsin, where President Biden will likely officially become the Democratic nominee.
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