Behind-the-Scenes Efforts to Salvage Biden’s Campaign
In the early hours following a lackluster debate performance by President Biden, campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon reached out to prominent supporters to address the situation calmly and discourage overreactions.
Subsequently, White House aides, including Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, made calls to key figures such as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to provide updates and reassurance.
Reaffirming Confidence in the Campaign
Later that day, the Biden campaign revamped its regular staff meeting into a morale-boosting session to dispel any doubts that had arisen post-debate.
Quentin Fulks, the deputy campaign manager, emphasized that despite challenges, the core dynamics of the election remained unchanged and that the campaign was prepared to face obstacles head-on.
Intense Campaign Efforts Post-Debate
Over the next 48 hours, a flurry of activities unfolded within the campaign to stabilize Mr. Biden’s candidacy, involving outreach to Democratic lawmakers, activists, and donors to maintain their support.
Following a series of campaign events, Mr. Biden took a brief break to attend a family gathering at Camp David, joined by his wife, children, and grandchildren for a planned photo session. The timing of this gathering added significance to the retreat, given the pivotal role his family has played in his political decisions.
