To everyone's surprise, Biden refused to step aside after a disastrous debate performance with President Trump on June 27, 2024. Biden was roundly criticized by members of his own party and the [[liberal media]].<ref>[https://archive.is/VXMfq#selection-5665.0-5727.12 The Almighty Calls for Biden], The Editorial Board, ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', July 7, 2024.</ref> Donors began to bail, and Democrat members of [[Congress]] feared being dragged down with him. Biden dug in, as an anxious party awaited his next move. | To everyone's surprise, Biden refused to step aside after a disastrous debate performance with President Trump on June 27, 2024. Biden was roundly criticized by members of his own party and the [[liberal media]].<ref>[https://archive.is/VXMfq#selection-5665.0-5727.12 The Almighty Calls for Biden], The Editorial Board, ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', July 7, 2024.</ref> Donors began to bail, and Democrat members of [[Congress]] feared being dragged down with him. Biden dug in, as an anxious party awaited his next move. |