Biden's inner circle, particularly his long-time aide Mike Donilon, express unwavering confidence in Biden's political strategy, despite polls showing a close race and concerns about inflation and the economy. The prevalent opinion among Democrats attributes Biden's victory in 2020 solely to his political skills, overlooking other factors like Trump's missteps and Democratic rule changes. Biden's team remains hopeful that voters will prioritize democracy and reject Trump in the upcoming elections, emphasizing their confidence in Biden's political acumen.