In spite of this, the president’s campaign team has made clear that he has no intentions of bowing out.
No sweat from Team Biden
During a rally on Friday, the president appeared more energetic and spoke with conviction. This was a clear contrast from less than 24 hours later, prompting some Americans to question what happened. It was at this rally that Biden himself conceded that this week’s debate wasn’t his finest moment.
However, the president posited that he has the character and skill sets to serve for another four years. Members of his team, such as campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon, are also working hard to drive this point home.
O’Malley Dillion claims despite Biden’s performance on Thursday night, recent polls indicate that the debate did not “change the horse race.” In a memo, the president’s campaign chair also argued Biden’s standing in battleground states conflicts with narratives from the “beltway class” that are out to get him.
Seth Schuster, a spoksperson for the president’s re-election team, has likewise gone on the record to reiterate that Biden will continue seeking a second term in office.
