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Democrat lawmaker claims most Americans want Biden to skip 2024 reelection.

Rep. Dean Phillips Calls on President Biden to Pass the Torch

During an appearance on NBC’s Meet⁤ the ⁢Press, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) made a bold statement, declaring that ‍the⁢ majority of Americans are⁣ ready to “turn the page” and ⁢urging President Joe Biden not to seek reelection. Phillips ‌emphasized that he was ‌not​ criticizing President Biden, ​but‌ rather representing the‍ sentiments of the country.

“The call to action is to ask the president to pass‌ the‌ torch,” he said ‍Sunday, highlighting President​ Biden’s “extraordinary ⁤legacy.”

Phillips stressed that he‍ hears from ordinary‍ Americans every day ⁣and that their desire for ​change‍ is palpable. ⁤He pointed to‍ recent polling⁢ that shows President Biden’s approval ratings dropping in key ​swing⁣ states, with a significant percentage of Democrats expressing a⁢ preference‍ for a‌ new presidential candidate in 2024.

As of Monday, President Biden’s approval rating average stood at 41.1⁣ percent ⁣approval ⁤versus 54.2​ percent disapproval.

While there has been speculation that ‍Rep. Phillips may be interested ​in​ running for the⁤ presidency ⁣himself, he has not made a definitive commitment. However, he believes there is a strong bench of potential candidates, particularly Democratic governors from swing states, who ‍could secure the Oval Office.

Swing State ‌Support

Rep. Phillips ⁢highlighted several Democratic governors as viable candidates, including ⁣Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Minnesota⁤ Gov.‍ Tim Walz, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. He also mentioned other potential‍ contenders‍ who ​have considered ‌running but⁣ are hesitant to ⁣join the primaries.

According to Phillips,‌ a moderate⁢ governor from one ‍of the⁣ four crucial swing ‍states would ⁤have the best chance of winning the presidency ‌for the‍ Democrats.

He acknowledged that some ⁣individuals fear ⁤the potential repercussions of openly expressing their support for alternative candidates,⁣ criticizing the institutionalized protection of the “status⁣ quo” ⁤in Washington.

When asked why these conversations are often happening in‍ private, Rep. Phillips attributed it to people’s focus on self-preservation rather than ‍principle.

He clarified that his appeal for new candidates is⁢ not about President Biden’s age and that he does not support a third-party bid. Instead, he encourages​ anyone interested, including⁤ Joe Manchin, Cornell West, and other governors, to run in the primary, emphasizing the importance of a fair and competitive process.

Opposition to Third Party ‍Bid

Democrats have voiced opposition to the idea⁤ of a third-party bid, fearing ‌that it would‌ split ‌the ‌Democratic vote and potentially lead ‌to an easy⁢ victory for⁣ the GOP frontrunner, former President Donald Trump.

In Arizona, the Democratic Party attempted to prevent the independent No ⁢Labels Party from⁤ appearing ⁢on the primary ballot, but their ​challenge was rejected by a judge.

While Sen. Joe Manchin has participated in No ⁣Labels ​events and released fundraising numbers, ‍he has not​ officially announced a third-party bid for the presidency or confirmed ⁤whether he will run​ for reelection.

Rep. Dean Phillips’s‌ call for new leadership and his appeal to prioritize the interests of the ​American‍ people over political self-interest have sparked a lively debate within the Democratic⁢ Party.



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