Dean Phillips’s pointless primary against Joe Biden
Christopher Tremoglie
It may be one of the most desperate cries for attention in contemporary United States politics. Yet, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) announced he was challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential election. The relatively unknown Democrat announced his intent to run on Thursday night.
“I am. I have to. I think President Biden has done a spectacular job for our country. But it’s not about the past. This is an election about the future,” Phillips said about his decision to run. “I will not sit still; I will not be quiet in the face of numbers that are so clearly saying that we’re going to be facing an emergency next November.”
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Phillips isn’t even officially a candidate yet (it is believed he will officially file in Concord, New Hampshire), and, like a true Democrat, he’s already being dishonest with the American people.
No, he doesn’t “have to” run. Most people have never even heard of him. Moreover, his statement is as illogical as his decision to announce a campaign. How and why would one decide to run for president if that person thought the incumbent was doing a “spectacular job” in office? This doesn’t make any sense.
The former CEO and president of his family liquor business, Phillips Distilling Company, the congressman from Minnesota has an affluent background and is considered one of the wealthiest members of Congress, as the Washington Examiner reported. Despite his vast finances, Phillips is not going to be the Democratic nominee. It is absurd for him to run, let alone announce his candidacy, with only a few days left in October.
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Phillips’s decision to run for president is fueled by narcissism. This is political theater at its worst. Everyone should question his true motives because whatever they are, they are not about realistically challenging Biden for president. Anyone who donates to this campaign is just wasting money and would be better off going to any charity instead.
Dean Phillips has zero chance of becoming president of the United States or winning the 2024 Democratic nomination. It is a pointless campaign with no real chance of success.