The Biden campaign sent memos highlighting polls that show most voters believe he isn't fit to be president, is too old, and should be replaced on the ticket.
According to Rolling Stone, the campaign maintains that the electoral contest against former President Donald Trump is closely matched despite worries over Biden’s debate display.
Following the first presidential debate of 2024, numerous concerns were raised about President Biden's fitness and age. He appeared less robust and occasionally seemed disoriented, raising eyebrows about his capacity to serve another term.
Despite these impressions, the Biden campaign swiftly acknowledged the performance issues while emphasizing the tightly contested nature of the race.
Polls conducted shortly after the debate have illuminated the electorate's major concerns. A significant number of voters expressed doubts about President Biden's fitness and age, suggesting that this should be grounds for his replacement as the Democratic nominee.
Surprisingly, according to Data for Progress, voters show greater concern for Biden's health than for the criminal charges against Trump.
In reaction to these sentiments, the Biden campaign remains adamant about continuing with the current strategy. An internal discussion is planned to take place soon at Camp David, but the central message from the campaign has been clear.
The campaign communicated over the weekend, reasserting the unchanged competitive nature of the election post-debate, contrary to the doubts arising. They argue that despite the debate's outcome, nothing has shifted in the electoral dynamics.
A report by a Biden adviser elucidated the direction the campaign intends to maintain: the choice voters face between Biden and Trump. It underscores the critical role of the campaign's efforts in shaping this narrative daily.
An internal campaign memo also echoed this sentiment strongly:
This will be a very close election. It was always going to be. It will be won by breaking through and talking to voters every single day, making our case to them about just how high the stakes are and who is fighting for them … It’s the relentless work we’re doing on the ground to get our winning message out that makes us confident President Biden will win this race and beat Donald Trump.
Despite some Democrats calling for Biden to step aside, the Biden campaign has dismissed such suggestions as notably detrimental. They believe any shift in candidates at this juncture would disadvantage them, citing historical and current poll data suggesting Biden's unique position to challenge Trump.
As the campaign moves forward, there's a strong focus on grassroots mobilization and voter outreach. These areas are seen as critical in tipping the scale in what is anticipated to be a very close election. The overriding strategy is to engage directly with voters, challenging the prevailing narratives and emphasizing Biden's ongoing commitment to their concerns.
The Presidential debate may have cast doubts on President Biden’s capacity to serve another term, but his campaign is doubling down on its strategy of comprehensive voter engagement and addressing core issues head-on. The coming weeks are crucial as the internal meeting at Camp David and continued voter outreach will shape the campaign's final strategies leading up to the election.
