Biden's Family Urges Him to Stay in the Race
President Joe Biden and his family spent Sunday at Camp David discussing his campaign's future following his poor debate performance against Donald Trump. Despite concerns, family members believe Biden remains the best candidate to defeat Trump and is fit for another term. Democratic allies expressed support, though some party members suggest considering a new nominee.
President Joe Biden spent Sunday at Camp David with first lady Jill Biden, his children, and grandchildren.
The visit to the presidential retreat in Maryland was arranged for a photo shoot with Annie Leibovitz for the upcoming Democratic National Convention but also served as a strategy session following Biden’s poor performance in Thursday's debate against Donald Trump.
Family members, including Jill Biden and son Hunter, argued Biden remains the best candidate to defeat Trump and continues to be capable of serving another term.
His campaign has worked to reassure donors and surrogates while maintaining the necessity of Biden staying in the race even as concerns about his age and recent debate performance linger.
Over 51 million people watched the debate, which added to already existing voter apprehensions.
Notably, Democratic allies like Rep. James Clyburn and Sen. Raphael Warnock expressed public support for Biden, emphasizing his long record of good governance.
However, some within the party, such as former Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, suggested a new nominee might be considered.
Biden’s campaign leadership, including DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison and campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez, expressed optimism on a call with party members, though some felt their feedback was dismissed.
The Democratic National Convention will see how this internal debate unfolds.
The visit to the presidential retreat in Maryland was arranged for a photo shoot with Annie Leibovitz for the upcoming Democratic National Convention but also served as a strategy session following Biden’s poor performance in Thursday's debate against Donald Trump.
Family members, including Jill Biden and son Hunter, argued Biden remains the best candidate to defeat Trump and continues to be capable of serving another term.
His campaign has worked to reassure donors and surrogates while maintaining the necessity of Biden staying in the race even as concerns about his age and recent debate performance linger.
Over 51 million people watched the debate, which added to already existing voter apprehensions.
Notably, Democratic allies like Rep. James Clyburn and Sen. Raphael Warnock expressed public support for Biden, emphasizing his long record of good governance.
However, some within the party, such as former Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, suggested a new nominee might be considered.
Biden’s campaign leadership, including DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison and campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez, expressed optimism on a call with party members, though some felt their feedback was dismissed.
The Democratic National Convention will see how this internal debate unfolds.
