Biden’s campaign says:
- There is growing concern after the discussion, but no radical shift in the race’s position.
- Its internal data and public opinion polls show the race is still within the margin of error in key swing states.
- Polls showed Biden’s popularity after the debate was about 20 percentage points higher than Trump’s among undecided voters.
- She has a real ability to boost support from undecided voters because they don’t see Trump as an alternative.
Meanwhile, NBC reported:
- Three Biden campaign officials directly involved in his reelection say his chances of winning are nil. One says he needs to drop out
House Democratic Majority Leader Jeffries says:
- US House Democrats United on Biden Agenda
- Don’t worry that Biden is a burden on weak House Democrats
The New York Times says:
- Some of President Biden’s longtime aides and advisers believe he should step down from his campaign.
- They are working on ways to convince him, as they feel he cannot win against former President Trump.
- They need to convince Biden on several points:
- He won’t be able to win against Trump.
- Vice President Kamala Harris can defeat Trump.
- The transition to another candidate will be organized.
The discussions have not yet reached Biden himself, as talks are taking place outside the group closest to Biden.
The president continues to convince people that he has a better chance of winning than Vice President Harris.
- The White House has denied the story, insisting that Biden’s team strongly supports him. Biden’s closest advisers and family insist he will stay in the race.