This is reported by the Washington Post.
Such a view exists within Biden's team, even though he faced poor debate performances, low polling numbers, and pressure from several Democrats urging him to exit the race.
According to sources from the publication, in recent days, Biden and his aides have been telling people that he could beat Donald Trump. In these discussions, the president was careful not to blame Vice President Kamala Harris.
At the same time, many Democrats attribute Harris's defeat to Biden staying in the race for too long, as the vice president had only about three months for her own campaign.
Others argue that in his attempt to remain in office, the politician undermined his promise to be a transitional president meant to pave the way for a younger group of Democrats.