Following President Biden's rocky debate performance against former President Trump, Democrats are reportedly discussing whether to reconsider his nomination as the party's candidate.
President Biden's underwhelming performance in the recent debate against former President Trump has cast a shadow over his candidacy and prompted serious discussions within the Democratic Party. Reports suggest that Biden's family and close advisers are exerting pressure on him to remain in the race, while major donors and party insiders are expressing concern about his viability as a challenger to Trump.
Sources close to the Biden family have revealed that they criticized staff members for allegedly failing to adequately prepare the president for the debate. They argue that Biden was ill-equipped to go on the attack and defend his record, and that he was overworked and under-rested. Specific blame was directed towards Anita Dunn, Bob Bauer, and Ron Klain, who were involved in the debate prep.
Biden's Debate Performance Sparks 'Serious Conversation' on Democratic Nomination
Meanwhile, Biden's family members have encouraged him to stay in the race and maintain his fight against Trump, whom they vehemently oppose. Despite recognizing his poor performance, they believe he remains the best choice to defeat the Republican presumptive nominee.
President Biden has reportedly consulted with confidants and advisers over the weekend to gauge their opinions on his continued candidacy. The president is said to have connected with Jon Meacham, a trusted confidant, via phone while boarding Air Force One on Saturday.
Biden's Debate Performance Sparks 'Serious Conversation' on Democratic Nomination
The Biden campaign is scheduled to host a conference call on Monday for its national finance committee, where Chair Jen O'Malley Dillon will address donors and concerns. Insiders have stressed the importance of preserving the donor base as a crucial factor in Biden's decision to remain in the race.
Campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz defended staffers involved in the debate prep, stating that they have years of experience with Biden and that he maintains confidence in them. However, Democratic donor John Morgan has publicly criticized the advisers, accusing them of political malpractice and calling for their dismissal.
Biden's Debate Performance Sparks 'Serious Conversation' on Democratic Nomination
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
