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Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN) is not shy about voicing his concerns over President Joe Biden’s diminishing cognitive abilities. In a recent interview with CBS News, Rep. Phillips made it clear that he plans to challenge the aging incumbent for reelection. He believes that next year’s election needs to be “about the future” and that President Biden’s time in office should be put behind us.
While Rep. Phillips acknowledges that President Biden has done some good for the country, he is not convinced that he is the right person to lead us into the future. The congressman stated, “I will not sit still, I will not be quiet in the face of numbers that are so clearly saying that we’re going to be facing an emergency next November.” It seems that Rep. Phillips sees himself as a fresh face, ready to bring much-needed change to the Democratic Party.
Adding fuel to the fire, Rep. Phillips has reached out to New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley to discuss staffing up for the state’s first-in-the-nation primary. This move is significant because President Biden has chosen to skip New Hampshire’s primary, effectively handing over an early battleground to Rep. Phillips and others. It seems that the congressman is not only challenging the president’s policies but also his strategy.
It’s no secret that concerns about President Biden’s age have been growing. Even a majority of Democrats are worried about his ability to lead effectively. Rep. Phillips has capitalized on this sentiment by championing the need for “generational change” at the top of the ticket. It remains to be seen how this challenge will pan out, but one thing is for sure – Rep. Phillips is not afraid to stand up and speak out against the status quo.
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It should come as no surprise that the White House has pushed back against concerns about President Biden’s age. Biden Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre recently faced tough questions on CNN, where she claimed that the White House Press Corps “can’t keep up” with Biden’s vigor. However, it’s hard to ignore the trips, falls, and lost trains of thought that have plagued him during public events. Former President Donald Trump has not been shy about mocking his competitor’s struggles, going as far as to say that Biden is being held together with shoestring and bubblegum.
In the end, Congressman Dean Phillips is making his mark as a critic of President Biden, challenging his abilities and leadership. Whether his campaign gains traction remains to be seen, but his willingness to address important issues speaks to the larger sentiment among many Americans – a desire for change and a fresh perspective.
