June 2, 2023, 1:57 PMIn this Oct. 22, 2020 file photo Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participates in the final presidential debate against U.S. President Donald Trump at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn.
But despite the recent mounting pressure, there is no model in modern history of an incumbent president from either party facing primary challengers on a debate stage, even when presented with high-profile primary challengers. As former President Donald Trump sought re-election in 2020, the Republican National Committee didn’t hold primary debates, nor did former President Barack Obama during his second bid. The same pattern can be traced as far back as Gerald Ford.
President Joe Biden is helped up after falling during the graduation ceremony at the United States Air Force Academy, just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 1, 2023.And a portion of the public public shares similar concerns, too. Americans said they thought Biden is not in good enough physical health to serve effectively as president by 62%-33%, according to the latestBiden’s candidacy is being challenged by two Democrats, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.