Overview

• Rep. Dean Phillips has joined the 2024 presidential race as a new challenger to Biden within the Democratic party, contributing to concerns about Democratic infighting and heightened Republican optimism.
• Phillips' decision to run comes as Biden's approval ratings plummet to an all-time low, with just 37% of surveyed voters reportedly happy with his performance according to a recent Gallup poll.
• In his announcement, Phillips emphasized his concerns about Biden's poor polling and the need for a future-focused election. He claims to be the Democratic candidate who can win the 2024 presidential election.
• Among the issues Democrats have raised about Biden's leadership are his age, unpopularity, and a perceived lack of policy accomplishments. There are also philosophical differences within the party about Biden's performance as the country's chief executive.
• Phillips, by contrast, positions himself as a new generation of American leadership. He could snag a symbolic win in the New Hampshire Democratic primary due to Biden's absence from the ballot, potentially leveraged to show discontent with Biden's candidacy.