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Biden says nobody 'more qualified' to win election than him

He swat away concerns over whether he can beat his Republican challenger in November.

06 Jul 2024 09:12am
US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP
US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP
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WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden insisted Friday that no one is more qualified to lead the nation or defeat Donald Trump than he is, swatting away concerns over whether he can beat his Republican challenger in November.

Asked by ABC News in his first television interview since his disastrous debate performance if staying in the race against Trump might jeopardise Democrats holding on to the White House, Biden said: "I don't think anybody's more qualified to be president or win this race than me." - AFP

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