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Biden vows to stay in the race

President Biden has sent a letter to congressional Democrats saying he has no intention of exiting this year's presidential race

Biden sent the letter on Monday on his official letterhead

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden in a letter to congressional Democrats stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy and called for an end to “the political attacks” against him. “I have every intention of running for president in 2024,” Biden wrote in the letter, which was obtained by The Associated Press. “I am confident that we can win this election and continue to make progress for the American people.” Biden's letter comes as he faces growing pressure from some Democrats to drop out of the race. Some Democrats have argued that Biden is too old to run for president again and that he is a liability to the party. But Biden said in his letter that he is “healthy and vigorous” and that he is “ready to lead our country for another four years.” “I know that this is a challenging time for our country,” Biden wrote. “But I believe that we can overcome these challenges and build a better future for all Americans.” Biden's letter is likely to intensify the debate over his political future. Some Democrats have already said that they will not support Biden if he runs for president again. But other Democrats have said that they believe Biden is the best candidate to defeat former President Donald Trump in 2024.

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