Democratic Challenger Accuses MSNBC of Blackballing Him at Biden's Behest
Rep. Dean Phillips alleges the Biden campaign is blocking his visibility in the media, a claim yet to be addressed by the accused parties.
- Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips, who is challenging President Joe Biden in the primary, accuses MSNBC of blackballing him due to influence from Biden’s campaign.
- Phillips claims that the Biden campaign is blocking people from attending his events, supporting him, and featuring him on their platforms.
- Phillips is currently polling over 60 points behind Biden nationally, according to the RealClearPolitics average.
- Phillips has been featured on CNN several times and conservative media has been welcoming to him, but he particularly called out MSNBC for how it has treated him.
- Phillips’ campaign, the Biden campaign and MSNBC have not immediately responded to requests for comment.