Democratic Party presidential candidate Dean Phillips announced Friday that he will have to lay off “a large number” of his campaign staff as he faces difficulties raising enough money to run his campaign the way he wants. , said he would remain in the White House race.
“It has proven nearly impossible to raise enough funds to run this campaign as I would like, and today I sadly have to announce layoffs to a number of staff. Phillips, who currently represents Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District in the House of Representatives. said in the video Shared with X.
Phillips described the people he fired as “fantastic people who sacrificed so much personally and professionally to help my campaign,” adding that there were “really tough exchanges” between him and those fired. He said it was “day”.
Despite his firing, Mr Phillips vowed to remain in the race, claiming it was a “promise” to those not in the campaign.
Biden challenger Dean Phillips says everyone can see president’s ‘decline’ after special counsel report
Despite his firing, Mr Phillips vowed to remain in the race, claiming it was a “promise” to those not in the campaign. (Mel Musto/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“I made a promise to them and I will keep it,” he continued. “I’m not giving up. I’m going to keep going. I’m voting in 43 states. Our country is desperate for change.”
“We can have hope again, we can be optimistic again, we can celebrate America again. But we have to do it together.”
“I’m going to continue on this journey as long as you guys want me to continue on this journey,” Phillips told supporters in a video.
Phillips’ video included repeated appeals for financial support for his campaign, which has struggled in recent weeks as incumbent President Biden tightens his grip on Democratic voters.
“I love you all. Thank you for keeping the faith,” he said. “Team Dean, please join us, we can do it.”
Democratic Biden challenger says he and Haley are ‘last two’ to move America forward
Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips speaks with supporters at a campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, on January 22, 2024. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Mr. Phillips announced last October that he would enter the 2024 White House race as the primary challenger to Mr. Biden in the Democratic primary, but so far only a handful of key candidates have been able to vote early. He has an uphill battle against the president in the state.
In last month’s New Hampshire Democratic primary, Phillips received 20% of the vote as a write-in candidate, compared to 64% for Biden. In the South Carolina Democratic primary earlier this month, Phillips lost to Biden, who received 96% of the vote. Mr Phillips failed to clear the 2% approval rating in the same election, and Marianne Williamson, who ended her campaign last week, also came out on top.
Phillips is scheduled to face Biden again this month in the Michigan Democratic primary on February 27th.
Following special counsel Robert Hur’s report this month that found Biden has trouble remembering basic events in his life, Phillips said Biden’s “decline” was clear. Ta.
The report outlines instances in which Biden had difficulty remembering important details and events, such as when he served as vice president or the exact date of his son Beau’s death.
Following special counsel Robert Hur’s report this month that found President Biden has trouble remembering basic events in his life, Phillips said Biden’s “decline” was clear. Ta. (Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
“Anybody with their eyes open can see what’s going on,” Phillips said of Biden. “I think it’s unfortunate. I think it’s embarrassing. And I think it’s sad. And for a president who was able to solidify the tradition and hand over the torch and do what’s best for the country. , I think this is shameful. This is not just about him.'”
”[W]We all see his speech and decline with our own eyes. He’s an 81-year-old man,” Phillips said, adding that Biden would serve as president until 2029 if re-elected.
