The campaign of unknown Democratic congressman Dean Phillips to unseat President Joe Biden has left many of his colleagues and supporters perplexed, if not outright furious.
A Lengthy Explanation of His Bid for the Presidency
Following weeks of conjecture and scheming behind closed doors, Phillips ultimately declared his candidacy in a CBS interview. In addition to posting a long statement outlining his presidential candidacy on X, formerly known as Twitter, he filed papers in New Hampshire early on Friday morning. He stated that his campaign will prioritize generational change in addition to the economy and safety.
‘Didn’t Set Out to Enter This Race’
He wrote, “I didn’t set out to enter this race.” “But it looks like on our current course, the Democrats will lose and Trump will be our president again. President Biden is a good man and someone I tremendously respect. I understand why other Democrats don’t want to run against him, and why we are here. This is a last-minute campaign, but desperate times call for desperate measures, and courage is an important value to me.”
Phillips’ Plans or Policy Ideas Unclear With Weak Website’s Launch
The campaign website dean24.com launched on Thursday night, but it just asks for funds and provides no information about the intentions or policy ideas of the candidate. On Thursday night, he also submitted documents to the Federal Elections Commission.
Millionaire’s Ironic ‘Make America Affordable Again’ Slogan
With the slogan “Make America Affordable Again,” which alludes to the previous president Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again,” Phillips traveled to New Hampshire to lobby supporters and roll out a campaign bus and “government repair” van. Phillips stated that Biden had performed a “spectacular job for our country” during his appearance on CBS News.
‘I Will Not Sit Still, I Will Not Be Quiet’
Philip remarked, “But it’s not about the past.” “This is an election about the future. I will not sit still, I will not be quiet, when we’re facing numbers that are so clearly saying that we’ll be facing an emergency next November.” As yet, Phillips has not clarified how he and Biden disagree on policy. Rather, he has drawn attention to Biden’s age and stated that a younger generation needs to have the chance to take the reins.
Phillip’s Move May Work the Opposite Way Resulting in More Riled-up Dems
It’s unclear how Phillips’ participation in the Democratic primary would help younger politicians take over: Biden’s age is a problem that his pressure on the president’s campaign cannot resolve, and he is very certain to lose the Democratic nomination fight. It’s possible that Phillips wants to use the campaign to gain national recognition, but is more likely to enrage Democrats than win them over.
Former Gelato Millionaire and Now Heir to Distilling Company
The Democratic Party, which will endorse Biden in an effort to maintain party control over the presidency, will not provide him with organizational or financial assistance, either nationally or locally. However, Phillips is wealthy in his own right. He was a previous co-owner of Talenti Gelato and the heir to a distillery enterprise. When Democrats learn of Phillips’ campaign, they wonder “why,” while Democrats throughout the country and in New Hampshire ask “who.”
Ken Martin Claims “A Primary Challenge Only Wastes the Resources” Needed to Defeat Trump
Highlighting the president’s track record, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party declared that it will be “enthusiastically supporting” Biden in both the primary and general election. The chair of the Minnesota party, Ken Martin, stated, “A primary challenge only wastes the resources we need to defeat Donald Trump and the Maga extremists who are threatening our democracy.”
Phillips’ Supporters Bewildered by His Sudden Decision
In a centrist district that Phillips took from Republican rule in 2018, a number of local Democrats who backed him in his prior congressional campaigns said they were confused by the decision and were having trouble seeing the big picture. The president’s announcement follows another action that infuriated some progressives in his district: Phillips declared he would not run against Republican congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota for speaker of the house, provided Emmer fulfilled certain requirements, such as providing funding for the government and introducing bills supporting Israel and Ukraine. An opponent in his district filed as a primary for his rumored presidential bid.
‘Pretty Rich Coming From a Multimillionaire’
Phillips’ district is home to state senator Bonnie Westlin of Minnesota, who posted on X, the former Twitter, saying the congressman should step down and that she would never support him running for government again. “Make America Affordable Again? Pretty rich coming from a multimillionaire,” she added.
‘Primary Challenge Is an Unnecessary Distraction’
Like the heads of the state and national parties, Westlin stated that she is backing Biden. “With so much on the line in 2024, including abortion rights and the very fate of democracy at home and abroad, undermining President Biden with a primary challenge is an unnecessary distraction and only serves to put the future of our country in jeopardy,” she further remarked.
Supporters Agree That Phillips’ Entry Into the Presidential Race Is an “Unfortunate Choice”
Despite her regard for Phillips, Susan Herder, a Democrat from Minneapolis who lives close to Phillips’ suburban district, claimed that Phillips’ decision to enter the presidential contest was an “unfortunate choice.” She is a fervent admirer of Joe Biden and thinks that Phillips’s participation in the primary would in some way strengthen the Biden campaign and provide the president with greater impetus.
Phillips Forced to Step Down From Leadership Role Due to Views ‘Causing Discomfort’ to Colleagues
Democratic politicians around the country have expressed opposition to Phillips’ ambitions to run. Because of his opinions on Biden’s reelection, Phillips resigned from a leadership position within the Democratic Party, citing “causing discomfort” among colleagues. Phillips’ almost unanimous vote record in support of the Biden agenda has been cited by Biden’s team. Since the New Hampshire race now straddles the boundaries of the Democratic National Committee’s delegate selection process, Biden himself will not be on the ballot. However, he will be in Minnesota the next week.
“He Ought to Go Home to Minnesota”
Senator Peter Welch stated of Dean, who is allegedly preparing a 2024 announcement in New Hampshire this week, “He ought to go home to Minnesota.” The senator from New Hampshire clarified that Dean’s entry into the presidential race would “unravel” the job that President Biden has completed.
Phillips Only in It for the Bragging Rights
There is conjecture within Dean’s entourage that he is just interested in the bragging rights that accompany assuming the Oval Office, not in helping Americans. The Minnesota senator’s campaign, according to a Democratic senator who spoke on the condition of anonymity, was “irrelevant.”
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