Dean Phillips Cuts Campaign Staff Yet Vows to Stay in Presidential Race

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) has announced substantial layoffs within his 2024 presidential campaign staff due to financial challenges. Despite the reductions in his team, Phillips remains committed to his campaign and intends to stay in the race. His decision comes after losses in the New Hampshire and South Carolina Democratic primaries, where President Joe Biden emerged victorious. Phillips has faced difficulties raising funds, attributing some of the hardship to resistance from within the Democratic Party.

The congressman's campaign has focused on issues such as the national debt, military expenditure, and tax burdens. He has positioned himself as a younger alternative to President Biden, with his campaign launch on October 27 signaling a desire to offer a different direction for the Democratic Party. Following the layoffs, Phillips continues to encourage supporters to invest in his campaign, reaffirming that he is still on the ballots and is not withdrawing from the race. His next major contest will be the Michigan primary on February 27. The announcement comes shortly after Marianne Williamson, another Democratic candidate, ended her campaign on February 7.