Dean Phillips, a congressman from Minnesota’s 3rd district, recently launched a new set of ads attacking former Vice President Joe Biden’s electability with his supporters. The ads are designed to emphasize the importance of providing a check on President Donald Trump, while urging voters to choose a candidate who can “unite the country and beat Donald Trump.”
Phillips and his campaign are concerned that Biden hasn’t been able to connect with younger voters and independent constituencies that will play a role in deciding the 2020 election. The ads will feature some of his supporters, as well as several prominent Democrats, including Congressman Adam Schiff of California and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington.
The ads come at a critical time for Team Biden, as the former vice president still maintains a healthy lead in the polls over the other Democratic hopefuls. However, many have expressed their doubts about Biden’s ability to draw widespread support, particularly from younger voters and in key states. With nearly two dozen Democrats still vying for the nomination, Biden will have to continue making the case that he is most qualified to beat Donald Trump in November.
The ads are a calculated move to build on the momentum of Phillips’ campaign and signal to voters that he is the most electable of the Democratic candidates. Moreover, if Biden and his campaign are unable to connect with a broader base of voters, a candidate like Phillips could become a key alternative.
Regardless of the outcome of Phillips’ campaign, his ads are a reminder that electability is an increasingly important factor as the 2020 election approaches. While Biden will need to make a strong case to convince voters he can beat Donald Trump, other Democrats are now also emphasizing the need for a candidate who can unite the country and bring new leadership to the nation. The Phillips campaign has certainly made the stakes in the election that much higher.
Dean Phillips, a congressman from Minnesota’s 3rd district, recently launched a new set of ads attacking former Vice President Joe Biden’s electability with his supporters. The ads are designed to emphasize the importance of providing a check on President Donald Trump, while urging voters to choose a candidate who can “unite the country and beat Donald Trump.”
Phillips and his campaign are concerned that Biden hasn’t been able to connect with younger voters and independent constituencies that will play a role in deciding the 2020 election. The ads will feature some of his supporters, as well as several prominent Democrats, including Congressman Adam Schiff of California and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington.
The ads come at a critical time for Team Biden, as the former vice president still maintains a healthy lead in the polls over the other Democratic hopefuls. However, many have expressed their doubts about Biden’s ability to draw widespread support, particularly from younger voters and in key states. With nearly two dozen Democrats still vying for the nomination, Biden will have to continue making the case that he is most qualified to beat Donald Trump in November.
The ads are a calculated move to build on the momentum of Phillips’ campaign and signal to voters that he is the most electable of the Democratic candidates. Moreover, if Biden and his campaign are unable to connect with a broader base of voters, a candidate like Phillips could become a key alternative.
Regardless of the outcome of Phillips’ campaign, his ads are a reminder that electability is an increasingly important factor as the 2020 election approaches. While Biden will need to make a strong case to convince voters he can beat Donald Trump, other Democrats are now also emphasizing the need for a candidate who can unite the country and bring new leadership to the nation. The Phillips campaign has certainly made the stakes in the election that much higher.
