Staff Reports
In a surprising turn of events, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) has decided to throw in the towel on his far-fetched attempt to nab the 2024 Democratic nomination. The decision comes after Phillips struggled to gain any real attention or support for his campaign, which had been more like a turtle race than a sprint to the finish line.
BREAKING: Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ends his long-shot primary challenge against President Joe Biden. https://t.co/3lkGheRGVP
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 6, 2024
In a statement, Phillips called on his supporters to rally behind and assist in keeping the current White House resident, Joe Biden, in power. It seems like Phillips finally realized that his own chances of success were about as slim as a toothpick in a haystack. And so, he’s decided to jump ship and throw his support behind ol’ Joe.
Throughout his campaign, Phillips couldn’t quite get his groove on, continuously falling short compared to author Marianne Williamson, who had already given up on her own bid before doing a sudden about-face and relaunching it. It’s as if Phillips was running the wrong way on the political treadmill, not going anywhere fast.
This latest development just goes to show that even within the Democratic party, there’s some elbowing and jostling for that coveted spot at the top. But for Phillips, it looks like he finally realized that the writing was on the wall – and it said, “Time to pack it in!”
So, as Phillips fades into the background, it’s time for the Democratic front-runners to continue their showdown. But for now, it looks like Phillips will be waving his support flag for Biden rather than trying to carve out his own path to glory.
