No Labels Abandons Third-Party Presidential Bid After Costly Candidate Search
No Labels, a political organization focused on centrist policies, has opted out of presenting a third-party candidate in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The group had been exploring the possibility of establishing a "unity ticket" aimed at voters dissatisfied with both major party candidates, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. However, despite their efforts and substantial fundraising, No Labels was unable to secure a candidate with a realistic chance of winning the election.
The decision brings an end to the group's search for potential candidates, which included outreach to figures such as former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, both of whom declined the offer. The absence of a third-party bid by No Labels is seen as a development that may alleviate concerns among Democrats who feared such a move could inadvertently aid Trump's campaign.
No Labels has expressed its intention to remain active during what it describes as one of the most divisive presidential elections in recent history. The organization's founders, including former Democratic Senators Joe Lieberman and Doug Jones, have committed to criticizing both major parties when necessary while abstaining from presenting their own candidate. The decision not to participate as a third-party contender was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
