President Joe Biden has spent a full week at Camp David engaging in intensive debate preparations leading up to tonight's historic presidential debate. The atmosphere in the hours before the event has been described as the calm before the storm.
Prior to the debate, Biden made an off-the-record stop in Atlanta to greet supporters. The crowd enthusiastically chanted his name and showed their support with cowbells.
During the final hours of preparation, only a few advisers remained with Biden at the presidential retreat. The team did not engage in mock debates on Thursday, opting instead to focus on finalizing the president's message, attack lines, and vision.
As Biden emerged from the intense preparations and headed to Atlanta, he declined to comment to reporters. However, one adviser on Air Force One described the mood as optimistic, stating, 'Feeling good! We're ready to go.'
Despite the positive outlook, the task ahead for President Biden is significant. The run-through debates have concluded, and now it is up to Biden to execute the strategies and tactics practiced over the past week.
Describing Biden's state of mind during the preparations, the adviser used the words 'focused' and 'determined.' These qualities will be crucial as the president faces the challenge of the upcoming debate.
