In the wake of President Joe Biden's lackluster performance at the recent presidential debate, Democrats have been engaged in intense internal conversations about the future of his campaign. While many top Democrats have publicly defended the president, privately there are concerns about the impact of his debate performance.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., broke ranks with his party by acknowledging the need for "very honest, serious, and rigorous conversations" within the Democratic Party. Raskin's statement diverges from the party's official stance, which acknowledges that Biden had a "bad" debate but argue that it does not disqualify him from running for president.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in an interview with MSNBC's "The Weekend," admitted that Biden's debate performance was underwhelming and a setback for the campaign. However, he also expressed confidence in Biden's ability to make a comeback, stating, "A setback is nothing more than a setup for a comeback."

Privately, according to NBC News, top Democrats have expressed concerns about the trajectory of Biden's campaign. "We're having a serious conversation about what to do," Raskin stated in an interview with MSNBC's Ali Velshi. He emphasized the importance of party unity and highlighted that Biden remains a central figure in their campaign deliberations, regardless of whether he remains the candidate or not.

Unnamed lawmakers have suggested the need for a replacement of Biden as the nominee. However, none have attached their names to these remarks. The notion of an open convention and a new Democratic nominee has been raised, reflecting the depth of concern within the party.

Biden's senior adviser, Anita Dunn, addressed these speculations during an interview with MSNBC's "The Weekend." Dunn affirmed that Biden has not discussed dropping out of the race with his aides. She emphasized that the president will continue to advocate for his vision for America, highlighting the threats posed by Donald Trump and the better path ahead for the nation.

Currently, Biden is at Camp David with his family, a trip planned ahead of the debate. It is expected that he will discuss the future of his campaign with loved ones after a tumultuous week and a disappointing debate performance.

As the Democratic Party grapples with the fallout from Biden's debate performance, it remains to be seen how these private discussions will shape the course of his campaign. Party unity and a clear path forward are essential considerations as Democrats navigate the challenges of the upcoming election.