Hogan in The Hill: "Dean Phillips Vibe-Killing Presidential Run"
Off Script Founder Tim Hogan penned an op-ed on Phillips' campaign for president
Dean Phillips’s vibe-killing presidential bid only benefits Republicans
By Tim Hogan
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) has publicly lauded President Joe Biden as “a wonderful and remarkable man” with an “extraordinary legacy.” Launching his campaign for president, he commended Biden for doing a “spectacular job.” He adores Joe Biden, saying he “saved this country.”
Effusive compliments and then a primary challenge: This is officially the most “Minnesota Nice” presidential campaign in history. It is also doomed to fail.
With no new policy proposals, a message mirroring the White House and a weak contrast with Biden, Phillips is recreating the uneventful Republican-primary-about-nothing for Democrats. Note: It’s hard to run against someone you have voted with 100 percent of the time.