Florida Democrats Spark Controversy by Excluding Dean Phillips from Presidential Primary Ballot

Florida Democrats have submitted only President Joe Biden's name as a candidate for the presidential primary, effectively canceling the primary election for Democrats in the state. Rep. Dean Phillips, who launched a longshot primary bid against Biden, accused Florida Democratic Party officials of rigging the primary and threatened a lawsuit and convention fight. Phillips argued that the handling of the process was a "blatant act of electoral corruption" and demanded Biden address the issue. The Florida Democratic Party defended its actions, stating that it followed its standard process. Phillips' campaign plans to take the fight to the Democratic National Committee, arguing that Florida Democrats violated the party's rules.