President Joe Biden has reportedly expressed concerns about his reelection prospects following a stuttering and stumbling performance in the first debate against Donald Trump.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Biden conveyed to a close ally that he recognizes the potential impact of his debate performance on his campaign’s trajectory.
The anonymous ally disclosed to The New York Times on Wednesday that Biden understands the stakes, realizing that another subpar debate showing could significantly alter the election landscape. The president is said to be focusing on upcoming opportunities to demonstrate his capability, including an interview with ABC News’s George Stephanopoulos scheduled for Friday and campaign rallies in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Sources close to Biden, including a top adviser who spoke anonymously to The New York Times, indicated that the president is acutely aware of the political challenges ahead. The White House, however, did not immediately respond to requests for comment from M10news.com.
Andrew Bates, a spokesperson for the White House, refuted the claims made in The New York Times report, describing them as “absolutely false” and criticizing the lack of opportunity for a timely response.
A CBS News poll released on Wednesday underscored Biden’s precarious position, showing him trailing Trump by 48% to 50% nationally and by 48% to 51% in battleground states. Inside the Biden campaign, there is reportedly heightened anticipation for the results of an internal survey as they navigate the evolving electoral landscape.
