Biden resists calls to exit race after debate

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election at CNN’s studios in Atlanta on Thursday. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election at CNN’s studios in Atlanta on Thursday. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden beat back calls Friday from allies that he consider bowing out of his reelection bid, following up Thursday’s weak debate performance with a firmly voiced promise to d…