Rep. Dean Phillips hasn’t been shy about calling out the Democratic Party’s missteps, and after the debacle of the 2024 election, it’s hard to say he’s wrong.
The Democrats’ decision to back Joe Biden as their sole candidate, despite serious concerns about his age and capacity to go head-to-head with Trump, ended up being a critical mistake. By paving the way for Biden without considering other options, and then scrambling to hand the campaign over to Kamala Harris at the last minute, the Democratic Party set itself up for a loss that might have been avoidable.
Phillips has been vocal about what he sees as the party’s failure, and his criticisms warrant serious consideration.
The Warning Signs Democrats Ignored in 2024
Phillips, who represents Minnesota, was one of the few Democrats willing to challenge Biden in the 2024 primaries. He warned…
