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.
A NYT/Siena College poll indicated a significant shift, with Trump leading Biden by six percentage points and a substantial portion of likely voters viewing Biden as too old and diminished for the job.
The electoral map appears to be shifting, with traditionally blue states like New Mexico, Minnesota, Virginia, and New Hampshire becoming competitive.
In response to the rising doubts, Biden has been reaching out to Democratic officials and key allies. He has a scheduled meeting with Democratic governors at the White House.
Sources say that his strategy to move past the debate performance and refocus on Trump might not succeed.
The speculation about Biden’s future is dominating discussions in Washington. Reports from The New York Times and CNN suggested Biden might need to prove that he is still up for the job in the coming days.
Intensifying Campaign Efforts
Amid calls for him to step aside, Biden has ramped up his campaign activities. He has conducted interviews with Black radio hosts and engaged directly with Democratic leaders like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
