Dean Phillips Launches Primary Challenge Against President Biden in Democratic Presidential Race
Representative Dean Phillips, a moderate Minnesota Democrat, has announced his candidacy for president, challenging President Biden for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 elections. Phillips argues that finding an alternative to Biden is crucial due to polling showing the president at risk of losing to former President Donald J. Trump. However, Phillips faces long-shot odds as the Democratic establishment and major donors have already backed Biden, who has significant financial advantages. Phillips will also need to work quickly to get his name on the ballot in early-voting states.