Jill Biden 'encourages' husband to stay in presidential race despite disastrous debate

Jill Biden has urged her husband to stay in the running for the US election, even though many people are calling for the president to drop out following his tough performance in the debate.

The report in New York Times states that the First Lady, who has been married to Mr. Biden since 1977, firmly informed him that they will continue to compete in the race.

According to those who know her well, she believed that it was a difficult evening. However, all difficult times come to an end, as reported by the newspaper.

Insiders who are close to the president suggest that the upcoming three to four days will be critical in determining if Mr. Biden’s position is sustainable, as he had difficulty speaking clearly during the debate.

Nevertheless, the majority of Mr. Biden's top advisors remain optimistic about the debate, suggesting that he has the capability to regain any lost momentum throughout the remainder of the campaign.

The president delivered a more impressive speech at the rally on Friday, observers note.

During the discussion on Thursday, things started to get a bit silly as Mr. Biden and his opponent, former President Donald Trump, began arguing about their golf skills and the way the Democratic leader swings. Even when talking about less serious subjects, the president struggled to speak clearly and sometimes veered off track completely.

A recent survey by Axios showed that 60% of American voters think that Mr. Biden should leave the race, and a New York Times editorial also urged the president to step down.

The New York Times' editorial said that there are Democratic leaders who are more prepared to offer strong, persuasive, and dynamic alternatives to another Trump term.

The Washington Post also advised him to carefully consider if he was capable of fulfilling the job responsibilities and if his candidacy was beneficial for the country.

According to reports from the US media, Jill Biden and Valerie, who is Mr. Biden's closest political advisor, would play a crucial role in helping him make the decision to withdraw from the race if he is seriously considering it.

"Jill has the ultimate say and holds the most significance. She has a deep love and understanding for him. She knows all the details about him. When it comes to major choices, Valerie and Jill are typically the ones making the final decisions," stated John Morgan, a prominent supporter of the Democratic party, in an interview with the New York Times.

There is a possibility that Kamala Harris, the vice-president, may take over from Mr. Biden. However, some worry that she may not be as well-liked as he is. Another candidate being considered is Gavin Newsom, the dynamic governor of California. Despite his popularity, he still publicly supports Mr. Biden remaining in the running.

According to experts, it is highly unlikely for the Democrats to remove Mr. Biden from office at this point in the campaign. Ultimately, the decision rests solely with the president.

The Democratic Party's major supporters are shaken by Mr. Biden's disastrous showing at the debate. One donor even questioned the campaign team about the possibility of the president withdrawing from the race in the near future.

"They are claiming that it was just a single negative evening...but what they are failing to realize, what is crucial for them to understand, is that it is not just one bad night. There is no way to resolve this," mentioned a Democratic contributor to the American news outlet Politico.

There is worry that certain Democrat party funders might stop giving money if they think Mr Biden won't bounce back from the debate. "The main issue is donors. If the funding stops, everyone will start to worry," another insider explained.

Some members of the Democratic Party have publicly criticized their leader, with Jay Surdukowski, an activist and lawyer from New Hampshire, stating: "Biden is finished - I'm saying it now."

Before a gathering with supporters in The Hamptons on Long Island, a few attendees supposedly mentioned feeling that Jill Biden was at fault for not urging her husband to step aside.

"Many people are very upset about the situation. They all paid ahead of time... so maybe we can persuade him to not go," a guest shared with the New York Post. "A number of individuals are pointing fingers at his spouse for not advising him to reconsider."

The First Lady's influence in Mr. Biden's decision-making process is deemed crucial, prompting Democrat donors to quickly seek phone calls or meetings with her.

James Carville, a consultant who was involved in Bill Clinton's campaign in 1992, mentioned that Mr. Biden leaned on a small group of family and close friends when making important decisions during his campaign.

He expressed his concern that Mr. Biden's closest advisers, Ron Klain and Anita Dunn, are younger than the president and may struggle to deliver bad news.

"They are not equals," he said to the New York Times.