Despite conceding that President Joe Biden had a “weak debate performance,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) remains steadfast in his belief that Biden is the only Democrat capable of defeating former President Donald Trump in November.
Coons’ Support for Biden
Speaking with Jonathan Karl on ABC’s “This Week,” Coons emphasized the high stakes of the upcoming election, asserting, “The stakes of this race couldn’t be higher. And the only Democrat who’s ever beaten Donald Trump is Joe Biden.” When asked if any other Democrat could defeat Trump in November, Coons unequivocally replied, “No, I think he’s the only Democrat who can beat Donald Trump.”
Biden’s Post-Debate Fundraising Success
Despite the negative reactions to Biden’s debate performance, Coons highlighted the President’s impressive grassroots fundraising achievements following the debate. “He had the single best day of grassroots fundraising after the debate,” Coons noted. Additionally, he pointed to early polling data showing Biden gaining ground on Trump, despite the criticism from commentators.
Addressing Calls for Biden to Withdraw
Karl questioned Coons about the widespread perception of Biden’s poor debate performance and the various commentators urging Biden to withdraw from the race. Coons dismissed these concerns, stating that no significant figures within the Democratic Party are calling for Biden to step down. “There is not one single senior Democrat, there’s not a single governor, there’s not a single senator, there’s not, obviously, his vice president who endorses him and supports him,” Coons asserted.
Conclusion
Coons’ unwavering support for Biden underscores the belief among many Democrats that Biden remains their best hope for defeating Trump in the upcoming election. Despite the criticism and debate performance concerns, Coons and other Democratic leaders continue to rally behind Biden, emphasizing his past success in defeating Trump and his ongoing fundraising strength.
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