Did Joe Biden say he would serve just one term?

Democrat hopeful denies report that he would stand down in 2024

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Joe Biden
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Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden has denied reports that he has discussed with his campaign serving just one term if elected in 2020.

After Politico quoted four people “who regularly talk to Biden” saying it was “virtually inconceivable that he will run for re-election” in 2024, the Democrat candidate said: “I don't have plans on one term. I'm not even there yet.”

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