{"id":2041082,"date":"2023-09-22T05:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T09:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/would-be-2024-democratic-primary-challengers-to-president-joe-biden-fade-away\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T05:19:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T09:19:09","slug":"would-be-2024-democratic-primary-challengers-to-president-joe-biden-fade-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/would-be-2024-democratic-primary-challengers-to-president-joe-biden-fade-away\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Democratic primary contenders against President Joe Biden lose momentum."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwould-be-2024-democratic-primary-challengers-to-president-joe-biden-fade-away%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041082&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Dean Phillips&#8217;s\u2063 Fall Campaign Schedule<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) has\u2063 an exciting fall campaign schedule lined\u200c up, including appearances at the Osseo \u2063Lions Parade and the Anoka\u200d Halloween Pre-Parade\u200d Walk. \u2063These events will take place in the western Minneapolis suburbs of Minnesota&#8217;s 3rd Congressional District.<\/p>\n<h3>A Potential Rival to President \u200bBiden<\/h3>\n<p>Phillips, who was elected to \u2063the House in 2018, briefly emerged as a prominent potential Democratic\u200d rival to President Joe Biden for the 2024 election. He raised concerns\u200b about Biden&#8217;s age and vulnerability in a rematch against former President Donald\u200c Trump. However, Phillips has since\u2062 gone\u2062 quiet, reflecting the \u200bfading Democratic primary field against Biden.<\/p>\n<h3>A Once-Conceivable Primary \u200dChallenge<\/h3>\n<p>At one point, it seemed possible that Biden could face a primary challenge from notable Democrats \u200clike Gov. Gavin \u200cNewsom (D-CA) or Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL). These individuals, along with other Democratic governors, were seen as potential contenders. However, the Biden White House and his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/would-be-2024-democratic-primary-challengers-to-president-joe-biden-fade-away\/\" title=\"2024 Democratic primary contenders against President Joe Biden lose momentum.\">political operation successfully addressed primary concerns<\/a>, despite ongoing worries about Biden&#8217;s age and energy.<\/p>\n<h3>Biden&#8217;s \u2063Strategic Moves<\/h3>\n<p>Team Biden employed various tactics to neutralize potential primary \u200crivals.\u200d They \u200dcreated an advisory board to bring challengers on board and built teams \u2062of\u200d campaign surrogates to promote Biden&#8217;s record. This strategic approach \u200csidelined \u2063some contenders and ensured that top-tier staffers were not available \u2064to\u200c potential primary challengers.<\/p>\n<h3>The Impact on Newsom and Pritzker<\/h3>\n<p>Joining Biden&#8217;s board provides Gov. Newsom with a national platform and credibility among Biden \u2064supporters. This move could potentially pave the way\u2064 for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mitch-mcconnells-betrayal-hurts-the-nation-goodwin\/\" title=\"Mitch McConnell\u2019s betrayal hurts the nation\">future presidential run<\/a>. Similarly, Gov. Pritzker can leverage his access to Democratic insiders to strengthen \u2062relationships and \u200benhance his chances of pursuing a national role.<\/p>\n<h3>Biden&#8217;s Approval Rating and Age Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>Biden&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-poll-finds-newsoms-job-approval-ratings-plunge-amid-looming-recall\/\" title=\"New Poll Finds Newsom\u2019s Job Approval Ratings Plunge Amid Looming Recall\">job approval rating<\/a> has been fluctuating, with concerns about his age \u200cand ability to run for reelection. Age has become a prominent theme in the\u2062 early stages of the 2024 campaign, with both Biden and Trump facing scrutiny over their physical vigor.<\/p>\n<h3>A Familiar\u200d Theme in\u2064 American Politics<\/h3>\n<p>The theme of age in politics is not new, as demonstrated in a 2002 episode of the TV show &#8220;The West Wing.&#8221; In this fictional scenario, a younger rival challenges the incumbent president based on his physical fitness. This parallels the real-life discussions surrounding Biden&#8217;s health and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/good-news-three-of-ten-pro-impeachment-republicans-including-liz-cheney-already-have-primary-opponents\/\" title=\"Good News! Three of Ten Pro-Impeachment Republicans Including Liz Cheney ALREADY Have Primary Opponents\">potential primary challenges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Running \u2062Out of\u200b Time<\/h3>\n<p>With filing deadlines \u200capproaching for early primary \u2063and caucus states, potential rivals to Biden are running out of time to make their move. Currently,\u2064 Biden&#8217;s only challengers are Marianne Williamson and Robert F.\u2063 Kennedy Jr., but \u200cthey have not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-democrats-push-back-on-false-claims-from-media-about-desantis-response-to-building-collapse\/\" title=\"Florida Democrats Push Back On False Claims From Media About DeSantis Response To Building Collapse\">gained significant traction<\/a> as candidates.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u200bfactors contributed to\u200b the fading of the Democratic\u200d primary field against President Biden?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  And prominent figures\u2064 in the party, were seen as potential contenders against Biden. However, Rep. Phillips&#8217;s name also entered the conversation as someone\u2062 who could \u2064potentially pose a challenge to the sitting \u2064president.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns about Biden&#8217;s \u200dAge and Vulnerability<\/h3>\n<p>Rep. Phillips&#8217;s concerns\u200c about Biden&#8217;s age and vulnerability in a rematch against former President Trump were not unfounded.\u2062 As Biden entered his first term as president at the age of 78, questions about his \u200cability to serve a second term arose. Phillips, along with other critics, questioned whether Biden would be able to stand up against Trump&#8217;s \u2063vigorous campaign style and \u200drelentless attacks.<\/p>\n<h3>Quiet Fading of \u2062the Democratic Primary Field<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the initial speculation and buzz \u2063around Rep. Phillips&#8217;s potential challenge, the Democratic primary field\u200b against President Biden has since\u200b faded. The once-conceivable notion of a competitive primary has given way to \u2064a unified front supporting \u2062Biden&#8217;s leadership. As \u200cthe Democratic Party focuses on advancing its agenda and maintaining\u200b control of Congress, \u2062any potential \u200dprimary challenges \u2063seem to have lost traction.<\/p>\n<h3>Phillips&#8217;s Fall Campaign Schedule<\/h3>\n<p>Rep. Dean Phillips&#8217;s fall campaign\u200b schedule\u200c showcases \u2063his commitment to connecting with the people in his district. By making appearances at events like the Osseo\u200b Lions Parade and the\u200c Anoka \u200bHalloween Pre-Parade Walk, Phillips aims to\u200b engage with \u2063constituents and \u2064understand\u2062 their needs and concerns firsthand.<\/p>\n<p>These events in the western suburbs of Minnesota&#8217;s 3rd Congressional District\u2063 provide\u2062 a platform for Rep. Phillips to communicate his vision,\u200c share his accomplishments, and listen to the\u2062 voices of the \u2062people he represents. It is an opportunity for constituents to interact with their representative and have their voices heard.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>While Rep. \u200cDean Phillips&#8217;s name was briefly mentioned\u200d as a potential rival to President Biden, the Democratic\u200c primary field has faded, and Phillips&#8217;s focus has returned to his district and representing the people of Minnesota&#8217;s 3rd Congressional District. \u2062His fall campaign schedule demonstrates his commitment to engaging \u200bwith constituents and\u2062 understanding their needs, showing an exemplary dedication to \u2063the principles of democracy and public service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) will be attending the Osseo Lions Parade and Anoka Halloween Pre-Parade Walk in Minnesota&#8217;s 3rd Congressional District for his fall campaign. These events are important, but they are far from the early-voting primary states of New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2041083,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2041082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2041082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2041082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2041082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}