Publicly, Joe Biden did very little on Wednesday, but behind the scenes, the president was working overtime to address growing concerns among Democrats about his 2024 reelection bid.
Following a dismal performance at the first debate with former President Donald Trump last week, Biden spent the next four days campaigning in North Carolina and New York before huddling with family at Camp David, where he reiterated his conviction to stay in the race despite calls for him to step aside.
Biden returned to the White House late Monday evening as his team attempted to convince Democratic donors, lawmakers, operatives, and voters that Biden remains the only candidate who can effectively take on Trump in November, as opposed to Vice President Kamala Harris or any number of younger Democratic politicians waiting in the wings.
Still, Biden shifted more of that responsibility to himself…
