Dean Phillips is running for president and challenging Joe Biden in the primary.
Phillips believes the Democratic Party needs younger voices.
Phillips has faced backlash from fellow Democrats for his criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Bernie Sanders.
Phillips will not seek reelection to Congress in 2024.
Democratic Representative Dean Phillips, who is currently running for president and challenging Joe Biden in the primary, has announced that he will not seek reelection to Congress in 2024. This decision comes as Phillips is seeking to make inroads towards a viable electoral path in New Hampshire, given that Biden's name will not appear on the ballot.
Phillips has been vocal about his belief that the Democratic Party needs younger voices to avoid a scenario where Trump wins another election. Despite this, he has also been effusive in his praise for Biden. A recent University of New Hampshire/CNN poll of likely Democratic presidential primary voters put Phillips at 10% support, compared to the 65% who said they'd write in Biden's name.
Phillips' decision to run against Biden and his criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Bernie Sanders have faced backlash from fellow Democrats. Despite the criticism, Phillips continues to emphasize voters' concerns about Biden's age and the need for younger voices in the Democratic Party.
Phillips is seeking to make inroads towards a viable electoral path in New Hampshire, given that Biden's name will not appear on the ballot.
A recent University of New Hampshire/CNN poll of likely Democratic presidential primary voters put Phillips at 10% support, compared to the 65% who said they'd write in Biden's name.
Phillips has faced backlash from fellow Democrats for his criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Anna Mathews, executive director of the Republican Party of Minnesota, said in a Friday message to The Associated Press that “Dean Phillips has been openly sharing what no other Democrat will: Joe Biden’s failed policies are going to be detrimental to Democrats up and down the ticket next year.”
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