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The pressure is increasing for a President Biden drop out of the presidential race. A New York Times report indicating he may have privately acknowledged this possibility to a “key ally” was published. And concerns about his candidacy continue to grow within his own party.

 Biden is fighting to prove he is still the right person for the job after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump last week.

Ever since Democrats watched their presidential nominee implode in real time on stage there have been whispers about replacing Biden on the ticket.

Biden told campaign staffers, "I’m in this race to the end, and we are going to win." However, the next few days will be crucial in determining his hold on the nomination as party anxiety continues to grow.

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Biden Decline

Some of Biden's aides and allies have reported to CNN they've witnessed "15, 20 occasions" where the president appeared disoriented. And his debate performance was "not a one-off." 

Axios claims that aides allege Biden is "dependably engaged" from only 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With the New York Times confirming that debate prep at Camp David "never started before 11 a.m." and that Biden took "an afternoon nap" each day.

An ally of Biden emphasized the stakes, stating that more poor performances could send the campaign into an even steeper downward spiral.

White House spokesperson Andrew Bates is calling the Times report "absolutely false." In the midst of public denials this conversation marks the first indication of a potential Biden drop out. 

Although the White House denied these claims, the rumors have sparked further speculation among Biden’s allies.

On Capitol Hill, Democratic House members are circulating a draft letter urging Biden to step aside for the party’s sake. Meanwhile, another group of lawmakers is drafting their own letter, expressing concerns that Biden's nomination could harm their chances in swing districts.

Polls Plummet as Doubts Grow

Concerns about Biden's viability as a candidate have led to increased anxiety within the Democratic Party. Top Democrats are urging Biden’s aides to take the recent developments seriously.

A CBS News poll showed former President Donald Trump slightly ahead of Biden nationally and in virtually all the battleground states. Biden’s campaign team is closely monitoring these polls, aware that unfavorable numbers could make matters worse.