In a recent high-stakes interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, President Biden faced challenges regarding his mental and physical stamina, as well as concerns about his candidacy. Biden acknowledged his poor debate performance, attributing it to illness and exhaustion.
He defended his cognitive abilities and declined to undergo specific cognitive tests, stating that he has a cognitive test every day. Despite growing concerns among Democratic allies, Biden reaffirmed his intention to stay in the race and defeat former President Donald Trump.
The interview highlighted Biden's struggle to alleviate the concerns of supporters and undecided voters, and his campaign is running out of time to address these issues. Democratic voters had mixed reactions to the interview, with some relieved by Biden's performance and others expressing despair.
Overall, the interview did little to change the views of Democratic officials, and doubts about Biden's candidacy and potential replacement candidates are emerging within the party. While some experts question Biden's ability to accurately assess his political viability, traders on prediction markets have not significantly changed their odds of Biden's re-election.
As the race intensifies, Biden's options have plummeted for forecasters and polls, with some Democrats suggesting he should withdraw and make way for other candidates like Kamala Harris or Gavin Newsom.
