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A supporter of President Joe Biden holds a sign that reads, "Pass the torch, Joe" Friday during a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin. (Saul Loeb - AFP / Getty Images)

Camera Catches Sign Begging Joe to Step Aside RIGHT BEHIND HIM at 'I'm Running' Speech

By Randy DeSoto July 5, 2024 at 3:33pm

President Joe Biden was greeted at a Friday campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, with an audience member holding a sign behind him which read, “PASS THE TORCH, JOE.”

The event was an opportunity for the president to try to turn the page on his dismal debate performance June 27 against presumptive Republican nominee former President Donald Trump.

A young man carrying a sign could be seen mouthing the words, “Please pass the torch” as Biden took the stage alongside of Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers.

“PASS THE TORCH, JOE”

–audience member sign for Pres. Biden Wisconsin campaign appearance pic.twitter.com/0unHBAyV9B

— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) July 5, 2024

Another audience member briefly placed a “Biden – Harris” campaign sign in front of the man’s “Pass the Torch Joe” one.

“Pass The Torch, Joe” pic.twitter.com/yGX09DkPeH

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 5, 2024

There have been increasing calls among Democrats for Biden to step aside and allow someone else to become the party’s nominee.

Will Joe Biden survive the tsunami of Democrats pushing him to walk away?

Axios reported that Democratic Sen. Mark Warner is speaking with his colleagues about the possible removal of Biden from the party’s ticket. Democratic House members and donors have also been moving in that direction.

Biden stated emphatically at his Wisconsin rally that he has no intention of leaving the race.

“You probably heard — had a little debate last week. Can’t say it was my best performance,” he said. “But ever since then, there’s been a lot of speculation. What’s Joe going to do? Is he going to stay in the race? Is he going to drop out? What’s he going to do?”

“Well, here’s my answer,” the president continued. “I am running and gonna win again.”

He noted that people voted for him in the Democratic primaries earlier this year.

Biden: “You probably heard — had a little debate last week. Can’t say here’s my best performance. But since then, there’s been lot of speculation. What’s Joe going to do? Is you’re going to stay in the race? Is he going to drop out? What’s he gonna do? Well, here’s my answer. I… pic.twitter.com/kCNUe4ZZpH

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) July 5, 2024

“Let me say this as clearly as I can: I’m staying in the race!” Biden yelled. “I will beat Donald Trump. I will beat him again in 2020.”

“I’m staying in the race. I’ll beat Donald Trump,” President Biden reassured voters at a campaign event in Wisconsin. “I’m not letting one 90-minute debate wipe out three and a half years of work.” https://t.co/tD94Qnuy1u pic.twitter.com/Z7it1LyiyZ

— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 5, 2024

Perhaps realizing he misspoke, he added, “By the way we’re going to do it again in 2024.”

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Randy DeSoto

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars