US President Joe Biden looks on during his visit at the Chavis Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, March 26, 2024.
“I understand the concern about the debate. I didn’t have a great night,” Mr Biden told the room of about 100 supporters gathered in the Hamptons.He added, “I promise you we’re going to win this election.” The race is very close, according to polls, and will likely come down to voters in a few battleground states.
The Biden campaign on June 29 boasted it had raised more than US$27 million between debate day through June 28 evening, but questions remain about whether the debate performance will hurt fund-raising, at least in the short term. The donor class is being closely watched for signs of whether he can ride out the doubts.
Some donors were actively trying to reach Mrs Jill Biden, the first lady, who in turn could persuade her husband not to run, the New York Times reported on June 29.