The encounter, which was scheduled prior to Thursday's debate, has stoked rumours that the 81-year-old Democrat would think about withdrawing from the contest. The White house, however, has ruled out any such prospect, claiming that the family get-together is not a formal conversation regarding the campaign's future and that the trip to the presidential retreat was made public on june 23.
Many Democrats are fearing about Biden's age and mental capacity after his performance in the debate on thursday night, in which he repeatedly stammered and lost his line of thought.
Though the editorial board of The New York Times and other political pundits have called for Biden to resign, no prominent elected Democratic figure has joined the chorus. Actually, on Friday, former presidents Bill Clinton and barack obama openly reaffirmed their support for Biden.
"The first lady is the only person who has ultimate influence with him," the insider said to NBC News. "There will be a change of direction if she determines it is necessary."
One of Biden's closest advisors, Anita Dunn, told MSNBC that the candidate has not considered withdrawing from the campaign with his staff and that internal discussions have centred on going forward.
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