Biden will face a primary bid from Rep. Dean Phillips, who says Democrats need to focus on future

Published October 26, 2023 10:16 PM

By WILL WEISSERT and HOLLY RAMER
Associated Press

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Minnesota Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips is expected to announce a primary challenge of President Joe Biden at an event Friday in New Hampshire. This follows his saying for months that some “well-positioned Democrat” should run against Biden. Phillips says he’s hoping to head off a “disastrous” possible loss to Donald Trump. He would be the first elected Democrat to challenge Biden. His act of rebellion comes as the national party has tried to project unity behind the president in contrast to Republican infighting in the House. Phillips could capitalize on New Hampshire Democrats angry at Biden for diluting their state’s influence on the 2024 Democratic primary calendar.

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