 He also wants the DOJ to investigate a $300,000 loan to Thomas that was forgiven. President Joe Biden is standing firm against calls for him to drop out of the race. In a letter to congressional Democrats, Biden says the intra-party drama since his debate against Trump must end. New York representative and influential progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agrees. Joe Biden is our nominee. He is not leaving this race. He is in this race, and I support him.