 The presidential race at Donahue has the latest. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if the president is stepping down after his debate performance last week. Absolutely not. He's moving forward as being president. He's moving forward with his campaign, as his campaign has been very, very clear about that. A top aide quoted the president as saying in a campaign conference call, I am running. I am the leader of the Democratic Party. No one is pushing me out. But alternatives are still being discussed by Democrats.