On Friday, a growing number of Democratic lawmakers called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid, following his poor debate performance against Donald Trump.

Despite nearly 30 Democratic members of Congress urging him to step aside, Biden, who is currently isolated at his Delaware beach house with COVID-19, remains determined to continue his campaign.

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Morgan McGarvey are among those who have publicly urged Biden to exit the race, citing the high stakes of the election.

President Biden criticized Donald Trump’s Republican National Convention speech as presenting a “dark vision for the future.”

Despite increasing calls from prominent Democrats for him to withdraw, Biden plans to return to the campaign trail next week, asserting he has a viable path to victory.

He emphasized the high stakes of the election and his confidence in winning, the Associated Press has reported.

Biden’s campaign chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, admitted some “slippage” in support but confirmed Biden is “absolutely” staying in the race and that the campaign sees multiple strategies for defeating Trump.

Written by B.C. Begley