As chaos ensues within the Democratic party regarding the viability of President Joe Biden's reelection bid, key arguments are being presented to his inner circle by Democrats.
The first argument revolves around the increasing percentage of voters, including Democrats, who doubt Biden's fitness for the job. Following a recent debate, many Democrats suggested that Biden needed to engage in more events and interviews to dispel concerns about his performance. However, some are now expressing worry that the president's recent efforts to prove his capabilities are backfiring.
A top Democratic strategist, despite being close to members of Biden's inner circle, questioned the leadership within the administration, particularly criticizing a recent BET interview as 'awful.'
The second argument highlights the significant gains made by Trump in the race, despite minimal spending on television ads. In a surprising turn of events, the Biden campaign spent $8.8 million on TV ads in a week, while the Trump campaign only allocated $33,000 during the same period.
Overall Democratic spending, including the campaign and pro-Biden super PACs, exceeded $11 million in the past week, whereas pro-Trump spending totaled $6.9 million. Concerns are mounting among Democrats that if Biden does not step down from the race, financial resources could become a critical issue in the near future.
A prominent Democrat described a 'slow bleed' in Biden's fundraising efforts, especially as Trump leverages his convention to secure substantial fundraising advantages. With national and battleground polling already shifting in Trump's favor, Democrats fear the impact of Trump's financial dominance on the race.
Many Democrats anticipate a shift in post-Republican convention polling and emphasize the significance of financial metrics in determining the trajectory of the race.
