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Strong Showing by Dean Phillips in New Hampshire Could Open the Door to Third-Party Run

‘Why would I write in Biden’s name if he’s not even going to show up?’ a New Hampshire Democrat tells the Sun.

AP/Charles Krupa
Dean Phillips addressing a gathering during a campaign stop at Manchester, New Hampshire. AP/Charles Krupa
CAROLINE McCAUGHEY
CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

Could Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips get enough votes in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary to — not necessarily win — but embarrass President Biden, whose name will not be on the ballot and who hasn’t campaigned in the state? Could this open the door to Mr. Phillips teaming up with No Labels for a third-party bid?

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CAROLINE McCAUGHEY
CAROLINE McCAUGHEY

Ms. McCaughey is a native New Yorker who covers politics and policy. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, New York Daily News, Fox News, and other publications.

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