Rep. Dean Phillips to Forego Reelection, Continues Presidential Campaign

Phillips, currently trailing in the Democratic nomination polls, argues for generational change and criticizes Biden's age.

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) has announced he will not seek reelection, instead continuing his presidential campaign for the 2024 Democratic nomination.
Phillips has expressed admiration for President Biden but argues that Biden's age makes him unsuitable for a second term.
Phillips is currently significantly trailing behind Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination, with recent polls showing him at 4.4% support.
Phillips has faced recent criticism for comments about Vice President Kamala Harris, which he later apologized for.
Despite his decision to not seek reelection, Phillips has been praised for his service and commitment to bipartisan solutions during his time in Congress.