{"id":2155284,"date":"2024-01-21T17:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T22:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dean-phillips-entertains-3rd-party-bid-for-president-on-one-condition\/"},"modified":"2024-01-21T17:28:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T22:28:31","slug":"dean-phillips-entertains-3rd-party-bid-for-president-on-one-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dean-phillips-entertains-3rd-party-bid-for-president-on-one-condition\/","title":{"rendered":"Dean Phillips considers running for president as a third-party candidate, but with a single condition"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/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-entertains-3rd-party-bid-for-president-on-one-condition%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=2155284&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. \u200bDean Phillips\u2064 Considers Third-Party\u200b Bid for\u2063 White House<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/dean-phillips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dean Phillips<\/a> (D-MN), a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/campaign-2024-an-early-look-at-the-possible-republican-contenders\/\" title=\"Campaign 2024: An Early Look At The Possible Republican Contenders\">long-shot candidate<\/a> for\u2063 the\u2064 Democratic Party\u2019s presidential nomination, has expressed his openness to a third-party \u200dcampaign for the White House under specific circumstances.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIt would have to be a Joe Biden-Donald Trump\u200b rematch that shows Joe Biden is almost certain to lose,\u201d\u2064 Phillips <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/01\/20\/us\/politics\/dean-phillips-no-labels-biden.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told\u2062 The \u2063New York Times<\/a>. \u201cThat is the\u200b only condition in which I would even entertain a conversation with any alternative.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In\u2062 an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2024\/01\/21\/election-2024-campaign-updates\/#link-ERBH4EKUYJCYXCIYULW5RHHCOM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interview with \u200dThe Washington Post<\/a>, Phillips emphasized that he \u200dwould need data indicating a &#8220;better way&#8221; to defeat Trump \u2062before considering\u2063 a third-party run. However, for now,\u2063 he is fully focused on running as a Democrat and securing the nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Although Phillips faces significant challenges in the polls and in gaining ballot\u200c access\u2063 in key \u2063states, \u200bhe has \u2063garnered support from influential figures \u200csuch as\u2063 billionaire \u2064hedge fund manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/billionaire-bill-ackman-pledges-to-give-biden-challenger-dean-phillips-a-1-million-boost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill Ackman<\/a> and former presidential\u2064 candidate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/01\/18\/politics\/andrew-yang-endorses-dean-phillips-president\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew\u2063 Yang<\/a>. Phillips has also criticized Biden as &#8220;unelectable and weak&#8221; \u2063as \u2063the Democratic nomination\u200d contests\u2063 approach.<\/p>\n<p>No \u2063Labels, an organization advocating for a &#8220;Unity ticket,&#8221; \u2064is considering multiple candidates, including Phillips, to challenge Biden and\u200d Trump in a potential 2024 rematch. A decision on moving forward will be made after March 15.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), who announced he\u200b will not seek re-election, is also speculated \u2063to be considering a No Labels run. He\u2063 plans to travel around the country to gauge interest\u200c in mobilizing the middle and uniting Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Biden&#8217;s re-election campaign dismissed the \u200didea that a third-party candidate like Phillips could pose a viable threat.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAt the end of the day, there\u2019s only going to be two parties that have an ability to get to 270 electoral votes, and that\u2019s going to be Joe Biden as a Democratic \u200bnominee and whoever emerges from the extreme Republican primary that\u2019s going on right \u200dnow,\u201d Biden principal \u2062deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks said on \u2062ABC\u2019s \u201cThis Week.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What hurdles and challenges do\u200d third-party candidates typically \u2063face \u2064in \u2063the electoral process?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Omination.<\/p>\n<p>Phillips, a businessman and former CEO, is known for \u200chis bipartisan approach\u2063 in Congress. He is a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of lawmakers from both parties who work together to\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a>\u2062 on important \u2063issues. His willingness to consider a third-party bid reflects his commitment\u200d to finding \u200bpragmatic solutions and moving beyond the\u200d partisan divisions that currently plague our political system.<\/p>\n<p>The prospect of a \u200bthird-party bid\u200b for\u2062 the White House is \u200cnot \u2064new. In recent years, we have seen independent candidates like Ross Perot and \u2064Ralph Nader make \u2063significant impacts on the electoral \u200cprocess. Their campaigns brought attention to important issues and challenged the two-party duopoly that has dominated American politics for decades. However, third-party candidates face numerous \u2063hurdles, including difficulty in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-and-anti-trump-republicans-unite-to-fight-third-party-ticket-bid\/\" title=\"Dems and anti-Trump GOP join forces against third-party bid.\">securing ballot access<\/a> and limited media coverage.<\/p>\n<p>For Phillips, the conditions under which he would consider a third-party \u2063bid are clear. He believes that a rematch between Joe \u200bBiden and Donald\u2064 Trump, with indications \u2064that Biden \u2063is likely to lose, would be\u200d the only scenario in which an independent candidacy could be viable. \u200cThis reflects \u2062his commitment to defeating Trump and preventing another four years of his divisive and damaging presidency.<\/p>\n<p>However, Phillips acknowledges that he would need data indicating a &#8220;better way&#8221; \u2064to defeat Trump before seriously considering a third-party run. In \u200bother words, he wants evidence that an independent candidate could have a realistic chance of success and not simply act as a spoiler, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-declares-independent-presidential-run\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. announces independent presidential bid.\">potentially \u200csiphoning votes<\/a> away from \u2063the Democratic nominee and inadvertently helping Trump secure another term.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Phillips is fully focused on his campaign as a \u200cDemocrat. He recognizes the\u200c importance of building a strong coalition within the party and winning the nomination. He believes that the Democratic Party can\u200b offer a viable alternative to \u200bTrump and his policies, \u2064and he wants to contribute to\u200c that effort. However,\u2062 his openness\u2064 to considering a third-party bid shows his willingness to explore all options and \u200ddo what he believes is\u200b best for the country.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200ca political landscape that is often dominated by tribalism and division, Phillips&#8217; willingness to consider \u2064a third-party bid is\u2062 refreshing. It reflects his commitment to putting the needs of the country ahead of \u200dpersonal ambition or party\u2064 loyalty. While \u2062the path to a successful independent candidacy is challenging, Phillips&#8217; pragmatic and inclusive approach \u200chas \u2062the potential to resonate with a\u2064 significant portion of voters who are tired of the status quo and hungry for change.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200b2024 \u2062presidential campaign unfolds, it will be interesting to see\u2062 how the political landscape evolves and whether any third-party\u200b candidates emerge as viable contenders. While Phillips&#8217; potential third-party\u200c bid is currently \u2064speculative, it represents an important conversation \u200cabout the need for alternatives\u2063 in our political system. Ultimately, the decision will\u2064 rest on the circumstances and the data available at that\u2064 time. Until then, Phillips remains focused on his \u200bcampaign as a Democrat, working to \u2063secure the nomination and bring about the change he believes is \u200cnecessary\u2064 for the future of our\u2062 country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), a dark horse for the Democratic presidential nomination, is open to a third-party run for the White House. Phillips would consider a campaign with No Labels if President Joe Biden seems poised for victory, as per reports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2155285,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2155284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2155284","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\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2155284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2155284\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2155285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2155284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2155284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2155284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}