 since Biden bombed at his debate two weeks ago with former President Trump, Washington State Congressman Adam Smith. When you run for office, one of the things you have to guard against is thinking that it's all about you. After a long lunch meeting with Senate Democrats, most refused to talk to reporters afterward. Delaware Senator Chris Coons, a close Biden ally, did not answer a question about whether anyone at the lunch called for Biden to leave the race. Colorado Senator Michael Bennett told colleagues he didn't think Biden would prevail this fall.