Obama cautiously advises Biden following his shaky debate performance and ahead of a potential rematch with Trump, according to reports.
President Biden’s campaign for re-election has hit a roadblock after his underwhelming performance in the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. Despite efforts to rally support from top Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, concerns about Biden’s chances of winning a second term are growing.
According to The Washington Post, Obama called Biden after the debate to offer words of encouragement, but also expressed his concerns about the campaign’s trajectory. Obama reportedly told private supporters that Biden’s road to re-election has become more difficult since the debate.
While Obama’s spokesperson declined to comment on the remarks, a Biden campaign spokesperson emphasized Obama’s ongoing support for the president’s re-election bid. “President Biden is grateful for President Obama’s unwavering support since the very start of this campaign as both a powerful messenger to voters and a trusted adviser directly to the president,” said Lauren Hitt, a spokesperson for the Biden campaign.
“Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself,” Obama stated on social media after the debate.
Despite his concerns, Obama has not publicly called for Biden to withdraw from the race. Instead, he has urged Biden to keep pushing forward, emphasizing the importance of the election and the need for Democrats to rally behind their candidate. “Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself,” Obama stated on social media after the debate.
Obama’s support for Biden is crucial in this election, given his stature as a respected leader and his ability to mobilize Democratic voters. In recent months, Obama has attended two major fundraisers for Biden, including a high-profile event in New York City with former President Bill Clinton and a fundraiser in Los Angeles hosted by actors George Clooney and Julia Roberts, which raised over $30 million
However, Obama’s concerns about Biden’s campaign are not unfounded. The president’s performance in the debate was widely panned, and his poll numbers have been slipping in recent weeks. Trump, on the other hand, has been gaining momentum, and his campaign is confident about his chances of winning a second term.
The situation highlights the challenges facing Biden’s campaign and the importance of Obama’s support in the upcoming election. With the clock ticking down to November, Biden needs to rally support from Democratic voters and convince them that he is the best candidate to take on Trump.
Obama’s endorsement and support will be crucial in this effort, and his concerns about Biden’s campaign only underscore the need for the president to step up his game if he wants to win re-election.
In the coming weeks, Biden will need to regroup and refocus his campaign if he wants to stay in the race. With Obama’s support and guidance, he may still be able to turn things around and convince voters that he is the best candidate for the job. However, if his campaign continues to falter, it may be too late to make a comeback, and Trump may be on his way to a second term in the White House.
