Why Dean Phillips campaign to challenge Biden could be over

Published February 5, 2024 9:56am ET



Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) launched a quest to become president in late October. Less than four months later, that journey could already be coming to an end.

Phillips, 55, finished a distant third in the South Carolina Democratic primary, drawing 1.7% support, behind President Joe Biden, who drew 96.2% of votes and won all 55 delegates, and self-help guru Marianne Williamson at 2.1%.

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