Dean Phillips 2024 presidential campaign
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| Campaign | 2024 United States presidential election (Democratic Party primaries) |
| Candidate | Dean Phillips U.S. Representative from Minnesota (2019–present) |
| Announced | October 27, 2023 |
| Headquarters | Excelsior, Minnesota |
| Key people | Steve Schmidt (advisor)[1] |
| Slogan | Everyone's Invited! |
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Dean Phillips, a U.S. representative from Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, announced his campaign for the 2024 United States presidential election on October 27, 2023.
Background[edit]
In July 2023, Phillips said he was considering challenging President Joe Biden in the 2024 Democratic presidential primaries. He has been outspokenly against a non-competitive primary and believes the party should welcome a new generation of leadership.[2] In October 2023, he announced that he would step down as co-chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee because his views on the 2024 presidential race were incongruent with the majority of his caucus.[3] He filed the paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on October 26.[4]
Campaign developments[edit]
Phillips made an official announcement for his candidacy on October 27 in Concord, New Hampshire.[5] Due to his late entry, he will not appear on the ballot in the Nevada primary, although he filed to make the New Hampshire ballot the day before the deadline.[6] He has been criticized by Nevada senator Catherine Cortez Masto, as well as Representative Dina Titus, for skipping the state.[7]
On the day of the campaign launch, Phillips was asked by the The Daily Beast about receiving a donation from Harlan Crow, a major donor to the Republican Party and close friend with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, for his 2020 re-election. Phillips responded that he did not recall speaking with or meeting Crow.[8] Crow has also been notable in the 2024 election for making a large donation to Cornel West's independent campaign in a presumed attempt to undermine Biden's electoral chances, though West returned the donation.[9][10]
Endorsements[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Stuart, Tessa (October 27, 2023). "The Man Who Brought You Sarah Palin Has a New Candidate: Dean Phillips". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Epstein, Reid J. (July 29, 2023). "Rep. Dean Phillips Says He Is Considering a Run Against Biden". The New York Times. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ Huynh, Anjali (October 2, 2023). "House Democrat Leaves Leadership Position After Teasing Run Against Biden". The New York Times. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ Otterbein, Holly; Schneider, Elena (October 26, 2023). "Rep. Dean Phillips files paperwork for presidential bid against Biden". Politico. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ Schneider, Elena; Kashinsky, Lisa (October 27, 2023). "'Which one is Dean?' — Phillips launches to intrigue, indifference and confusion". Politico.
- ^ Gans, Jared (October 26, 2023). "Dean Phillips to file presidential bid in New Hampshire Friday". The Hill. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Bernal, Rafael (October 27, 2023). "Nevada lawmakers slam Dean Phillips for snubbing the state". The Hill. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Sollenberger, Roger; Lahut, Jake (October 27, 2023). "Biden's New Challenger Doesn't Remember GOP Megadonor Cash". The Daily Beast. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Doyle, Katherine (October 18, 2023). "Cornel West draws max donation from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow". NBC News.
- ^ Suter, Tara (October 20, 2023). "Cornel West returns donation from Harlan Crow". The Hill. Retrieved October 27, 2023.