President Joe Biden’s family used a Sunday gathering at Camp David to urge him to stay in the race and keep fighting despite his dreadful debate performance, and some members criticized how his staff prepared him for the faceoff, according to four people familiar with the discussions.

Biden spent the day sequestered with first lady Jill Biden, his children and grandchildren. It was a previously scheduled trip to the presidential retreat in Maryland for a photo shoot with Annie Leibovitz for the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

But the gathering was also an exercise in trying to figure out how to quell Democratic anxiety that has exploded following Thursday’s performance.

While his family was aware of how poorly he performed against Donald Trump, they also continue to think he’s the best person to beat the Republican presumptive nominee. They also believe he is capable of doing the job of president for another four years, according to the people who were not authorized to speak publicly about internal discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

  • @[email protected]
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    fedilink
    -15 months ago

    If I ever start looking for a cult, I’ll ask you first.

    Your whole stance is based on vague pretense, spin and wholesale fabrication.

    Make up your silly, false stories if you like, and prepare to get called out.

    • John Richard
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      05 months ago

      You lodge a bunch of accusations at me but can’t articulate with fact a single one. Who does that sound like?