Joe Biden’s performance in the recent debate with Donald Trump has been widely criticized as bumbling and incoherent, leading some Democrats to consider dropping him from the ticket. Biden’s advisers had hoped that voters would appreciate his steadiness compared to Trump’s outbursts, but his shaky performance and hoarse voice led to concerns within the campaign. Despite a rocky start, Biden gradually gained footing during the debate, delivering some strong lines that his team plans to circulate on social media. While there was some apprehension within the campaign, they received positive feedback from a real-time test of voter reactions during the debate. Biden’s aides also highlighted a successful fundraising haul leading up to the debate. Some Democratic strategists and opinion-makers have openly called for Biden to drop out of the race in favor of other candidates like Gretchen Whitmer or Gina Raimondo. However, Biden’s campaign remains focused on the fundamentals of the race, emphasizing the choice between a stable sitting president and the threat posed by Trump. Despite Biden’s stumbles, they hope that voters will remember the stakes and overlook his debate performance. Ultimately, the debate did not go as planned for Team Biden, as they were hoping for a confident and forceful performance similar to Biden’s State of the Union address earlier in the year.
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Biden aides work to calm anxious Democrats following disappointing debate showing
