Even before the debate, Mr. Biden had told confidants that he believed he had a far better chance than Ms. Harris of beating Mr. Trump.
By making the case for himself publicly and privately, Mr. Biden has implicitly had to downplay her chances of winning.
Image Mr. Biden arriving in Dover, Del., late Wednesday night, on his way to spend time at his home in Rehoboth Beach.
“She’s not only a great vice president,” Mr. Biden said at the N.A.A.C.P.
Brenda Pollard, a Democratic delegate for Mr. Biden, said she hoped Mr. Biden would not step down as the nominee.
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