{"id":2130127,"date":"2023-12-20T16:44:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T21:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dean-phillips-says-biden-could-pass-the-torch-after-a-poor-early-state-showing\/"},"modified":"2023-12-20T16:45:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T21:45:53","slug":"dean-phillips-says-biden-could-pass-the-torch-after-a-poor-early-state-showing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dean-phillips-says-biden-could-pass-the-torch-after-a-poor-early-state-showing\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean Phillips suggests that Joe Biden might consider &#8220;passing the torch&#8221; following a disappointing performance in the early states"},"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\">38<\/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%2Fdean-phillips-says-biden-could-pass-the-torch-after-a-poor-early-state-showing%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=2130127&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: It&#8217;s Not Too\u200c Late for Biden\u2062 to\u2064 Pass \u2063the Torch<\/h2>\n<p>In an exclusive interview with NewsNation&#8217;s\u2063 Dan Abrams, Rep. \u200dDean Phillips (D-MN) made a bold statement: \u200cPresident\u200d Joe Biden\u200c still has the opportunity to\u200c &#8220;pass the torch&#8221; to another Democratic candidate before the 2024 election. Phillips believes that it is possible for\u200b Biden to step aside and\u200c allow a new generation of the Democratic Party \u2063to\u200d take the lead.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I\u200c think\u2062 it&#8217;s still possible,&#8221; Phillips told Abrams. &#8220;If we show well in New\u2062 Hampshire, Michigan, and some of\u2062 the early states, it&#8217;s absolutely possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Phillips has been vocal about his \u200dbelief that his path to \u200bthe Democratic nomination goes \u200dthrough New Hampshire. He has focused his\u200c on-the-ground campaigning in the state,\u2064 hoping for \u200da strong \u200bstart in the primary. With Biden&#8217;s absence in \u2063the state,\u200c Phillips sees an opportunity to make a significant impact.<\/p>\n<p>While some argue that Biden must be \u2064renominated specifically to take on former President Donald Trump, Phillips disagrees. He stated, &#8220;I have not \u200bseen one shred of evidence \u2014 not one shred that Joe Biden\u2063 is in a position to beat Donald Trump.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>When asked\u2063 about critics who call him &#8220;alarmist&#8221; about polls showing Biden losing to\u2064 Trump, Phillips responded, &#8220;It would be delusional not \u200cto be alarmist over such polls. It&#8217;s going to take some time for\u2063 that delusion to \u2063pass.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Phillips has been \u200cactively encouraging Biden to pass the \u2064torch and has even tried to persuade other well-known candidates to enter the stage. He believes that competition is essential in democracy and that it \u2062is through these competitions\u2063 that candidates can truly practice and improve.<\/p>\n<p>While \u200bPhillips&#8217;s national polling stature currently sits at around 4%, he has managed to gain 10% of the Democratic primary electorate in New Hampshire, surpassing Marianne Williamson. However,\u2062 Biden \u200bstill leads \u200dsignificantly, although his support dropped from 78%\u200b following his refusal to file\u200b for the state&#8217;s primary.<\/p>\n<p>The New Hampshire primary is scheduled to take place on January 23.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is Rep. Phillips&#8217; stance on \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorados-72-hour-gun-purchase-waiting-period-is-subject-of-new-lawsuit\/\" title=\"New lawsuit challenges Colorado's 72-hour gun purchase waiting period.\">gun \u200bcontrol legislation<\/a> and how does he believe Biden can\u2062 demonstrate his commitment to\u2064 reducing gun violence<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ill has the \u2062opportunity to \u200cpass the torch and create a lasting legacy. Despite \u200dthe challenges\u200b he has faced in his first year as president, Rep. \u200bPhillips believes that it is not too late for\u2064 Biden to make a transformative impact on the \u200dcountry and secure his place \u2062in history.<\/p>\n<p>One of the major issues that Rep. \u200cPhillips emphasizes is the urgent need for comprehensive infrastructure\u200c reform. He argues that \u2063Biden has a unique opportunity to invest in the rebuilding of America&#8217;s crumbling infrastructure, which would not only\u200d create millions of jobs but also address important issues such as climate change and\u2062 racial \u2063inequality. By making\u200b bold investments \u2064in clean energy \u2063and sustainable transportation, Biden can lay the foundation for a \u200cmore \u200cprosperous\u2062 and equitable future.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Rep. Phillips highlights the importance of addressing the pressing issue of healthcare. He\u2063 argues that \u200dBiden&#8217;s agenda should include measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-budget-committee-chairman-sanders-says-they-will-consider-6-trillion-budget-bill\/\" title=\"Senate Budget Committee chairman Sanders says they will consider  trillion budget bill\">lower prescription drug prices<\/a>, \u2064expand access to affordable healthcare, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nra-re-elects-wayne-lapierre-as-ceo\/\" title=\"NRA Re-Elects Wayne LaPierre as CEO\">improve mental health services<\/a>. By tackling these issues head-on, Biden\u2062 can significantly improve the\u200b quality of life for millions of Americans and solidify his position as a \u200bchampion for healthcare reform.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Rep. Phillips\u200c emphasizes the need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-to-establish-first-ever-office-for-gun-violence-prevention\/\" title=\"White House to create inaugural Gun Violence Prevention Office.\">pass meaningful gun control legislation<\/a>. He\u2063 believes that Biden\u200d should work to close loopholes in background check \u200blaws, implement measures to prevent gun violence, and support common-sense gun safety measures. By taking a \u200dstrong stance on gun control, Biden can demonstrate \u200bhis \u2063commitment to protecting\u200c the American \u2062people and reducing gun violence \u200cin the country.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. \u2064Phillips also\u200d emphasizes the importance of immigration reform. He \u200dbelieves that Biden\u200c should prioritize \u200dcreating a pathway to \u200ccitizenship for undocumented immigrants, protecting the rights of \u2062asylum\u200c seekers, and improving the immigration system overall. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cartels-have-100-percent-operational-control-over-our-southern-border-says-sen-cruz\/\" title=\"Sen. Cruz: Cartels fully control our southern border.\">implementing \u2062comprehensive immigration reform<\/a>, Biden can send a powerful \u2062message about the values of inclusivity and compassion that America stands for.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Phillips acknowledges the challenges and obstacles that Biden has faced in his first year as president. However, he firmly believes that \u2062it is not too late for Biden to\u200d make a transformative impact on the country. By tackling these key issues \u200band taking bold action, \u2063Biden can secure his\u2063 place in history as\u2063 a president who worked to address the most pressing challenges of our time.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Rep. Dean Phillips believes\u2064 that President Joe Biden\u2062 still has the opportunity\u2064 to pass the torch and create a lasting legacy. By prioritizing infrastructure reform, healthcare reform,\u2063 gun control legislation, and\u200d immigration reform, Biden can make a transformative impact on the country. Despite the \u200dchallenges he has faced, Rep. Phillips firmly believes that it is not too \u200dlate \u200cfor Biden to secure his place in history. As the nation looks towards the future, it\u2062 is crucial for President Biden to seize this opportunity and leave a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) believes President Joe Biden can &#8220;pass the torch&#8221; to another Democrat before the 2024 election. In an exclusive interview with NewsNation&#8217;s Dan Abrams, Phillips stated that it&#8217;s not too late for Biden to step aside and make way for a new generation of leaders<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2130128,"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-2130127","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\/2130127","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=2130127"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2130127\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2130128"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2130127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2130127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2130127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}