President Joe Biden has privately recognized the crucial nature of the upcoming days in determining the fate of his re-election campaign. In a recent conversation with an ally, Biden indicated his awareness that if his efforts to salvage his bid for president are not successful, he would be willing to accept that 'It’s just not working.'
According to sources close to the president, Biden is fully cognizant of the factors that would lead him to concede that his attempts to recover from a disastrous debate performance are faltering. These factors include a decline in polling numbers, a decrease in fundraising efforts, and unfavorable interview outcomes.
Following his lackluster debate appearance, concerns among Democrats have escalated, with some party members publicly urging Biden to step aside for the greater good of the party.
During a private discussion on Tuesday, Biden reportedly displayed a sense of humility and took personal responsibility for his debate performance, attributing the shortcomings to his extensive focus on foreign policy matters. He acknowledged that his back-to-back trips to France and Italy, which resulted in jet lag and exhaustion, had a negative impact on his debate preparation.
At a fundraising event in Virginia, Biden admitted that embarking on significant foreign trips immediately before the debate was a misstep on his part. Despite the setbacks, he expressed a desire to move past the debate incident and focus on the future.
Overall, Biden appears to be approaching the situation with a clear-eyed perspective, understanding the gravity of the challenges ahead and the need to address them decisively in order to salvage his re-election prospects.
