President Joe Biden is acknowledging that he once described himself as a “transitional candidate” for president, but in new interview, he said he’s sure it’s time to pass the mantle given how “divided” the country is.
Biden spoke with Ed Gordon of BET News for “Black America Votes: The Biden Special,” which airs Wednesday. In a clip from the special, Biden told Gordon, “I thought that I’d be able to move from this, just pass it on to someone else, but I didn’t anticipate things getting so divided,” the president told Gordon in the pre-taped special.
Biden’s age has become a campaign issue following his disastrous debate against Donald Trump in June, and amid fears this could cost Democrats the election, there have been calls from prominent donors and even fellow elected Democrats for him to step down as the candidate.