Don’t go, Joe: flummoxed Trump campaign wants Biden to stay in race

Campaign taking steps to ensure they don't push president to withdraw amid escalating panic among Democrats

Donald Trump and his campaign want Joe Biden to stay in the race, according to people familiar with the matter, and have discussed taking steps to ensure they don't push the president to withdraw amid escalating panic among Democrats following his recent debate performance.

The latest thinking inside Trump's campaign is for them not to pile on the concern about Biden's age and mental acuity in case their attack ads push Biden to step aside.