Behind the Curtain: Biden's Credibility Crisis

President Biden has lost more than broad Democratic support since his bad debate. He has bled credibility — with the media, lawmakers, top officials and even his own paid staff.

Why it matters: It's not clear if — and how — Biden recovers it, top Democrats tell us.

Some top Democrats told us Biden made matters worse Friday with his ABC interview, where he denied bad poll numbers and widespread Democratic panic.

• "All the pollsters I talk to tell me it's a tossup," Biden told George Stephanopoulos.
• Asked about Democratic congressional leaders, Biden said: "They all said I should stay in the race ... No one said — none of the people said I should leave."