Dean Phillips (MN-3) draws potential primary challenger

[brooklynite]

Punchbowl

First, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) stepped down from House Democratic leadership over his views on President Joe Biden’s reelection bid. Now, Phillips may face a primary challenger thanks to his 2024 ambitions.

Ron Harris, a Democratic Party official, told us he’s been making calls and putting a team together for a possible House run. Harris is a Democratic National Committee Executive Committee member and DNC’s Midwestern Caucus chair.

Harris is eyeing an open seat if Phillips runs for president. But Harris also didn’t rule out running against Phillips if the three-term lawmaker seeks reelection in the House.

“My main focus is making sure that this district stays in Democratic hands,” Harris told us in an interview. “Dean is making a lot of noise about potentially running for president and that’s kind of where we’re at today. That’s the foundation of which I’m exploring this run.”

[MagickMuffin]

1. I'd never heard of Dean Phillips until the last House Speaker votes

He actually spoke and I was impressed by him. But then he decided to challenge President Biden I started to think differently about him.


I wish Ron Harris well. He seems to have contacts that should help him.

[brooklynite]

2. He has not decided to challenge Biden...

He has said he thinks Biden shouldn't run for re-election.

[WhiteTara]

3. while it may be his opinion

that wasn't helpful.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. I'm not going to lie. Joe's age is not optimum.

That being said, he offers us the best chance of holding the White House. There isn't a magical candidate who can banish the bad man forever.

[WhiteTara]

5. Joe's only age problem is that she

is black.

[Recycle_Guru]

7. he has said he might run

[Recycle_Guru]

6. Goood!!! he is a gadfly for Dems