President Joe Biden's candidacy is under intense scrutiny following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump, leading to calls from various Democratic circles and Obama-era officials for him to step down. Despite this, polling indicates that a significant majority of Democratic voters still support Biden, though there is a growing concern over his ability to serve a second term. Republican strategists and conservative groups are reportedly eager for Biden to remain the Democratic nominee, believing he is the easiest opponent for Trump to beat. The Biden campaign is working to calm internal panic by releasing internal polling data that suggests the race remains tight. Meanwhile, some Democrats are shifting their focus to down-ballot races to prevent a complete Republican takeover of Congress. Biden has scheduled interviews and press conferences to address doubts about his fitness for office.