Biden defiant amid calls to step aside: ‘I am running’

President Joe Biden told his staff that he is staying in the race after his disappointing debate performance, but NBC News has learned that he is privately torn between acceptance and defiance. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY and NBC’s Hallie Jackson joins with analysis.

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[reisslindhardt]

“The more a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it.” — Orwell.

[cbone]

We are living in an orwelian nightmare at this point.

[ThaiGrr]

The selfishness is insane. He rather jeopardize the American country for his own ego. This proves he doesn't care about the country.

[reisslindhardt]

I know this quote has been circulating a lot on the internet but it’s because it’s important: “The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” — Orwell.

[MayimHastings]

This whole situation is disturbing and proves that there are no adults in the room anywhere in our government.

[OutOfMind]

Jill and Hunter need to shut their traps. Its not about them. Its about the good of the country

[urbexohio]

Proof he cares more about himself than the American people

[Worklikeyoushouldbe]

Of course the Dictator in Cheif isn't pulling out! That's what all Democrats are fighting for, POWER!!

[WBjag]

"Look at what I've done in 3.5 years...." I did. No thanks on a repeat

[Q__tube]

the way he says "three point five years" instead of three and a half tells me he was definitely reading off paper lol

[zenjamin]

After taking a care of a alzheimers person I can tell you can not tell them they have lost their mind ... they think your crazy for saying it

[reisslindhardt]

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” — Orwell.

[Barrager]

We are now in an age where even some state governors can't recognize cognitive decline in our president...

[planejanedoe]

this is about ego, not whats best for the country. that shows a selfishness that speaks volumes.

[Scratchy-wd]

The only state he visits is the state of confusion.

[poker]

The only running Joey is going to be doing is running OUT of the White House.

[smaga]

Biden has to be 60points lower in real polls.

[Beantownbaby]

Give me a break all they did was bash Trump while he was in office. Why should he have to show Respect to the president and VP? Respect is a two-way street. Regardless of your emotional feelings.
Can we please get a president who doesn’t need 3 naps a day?!!

[truth]

I am not done ruining the country yet.

[daniellubben]

You go Joe. Keep beating Medicare. You got this bud.