Rep. Dean Phillips Says His ‘Fundamental Mission’ Was Achieved

The congressman, who once ran for president highlighting President Joe Biden’s electability issues, said he’s pleased Kamala Harris is getting the nod.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.), former Democratic candidate, speaks to The Epoch Times at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 20, 2024. Tal Atzmon/The Epoch Times

CHICAGO—Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) said he celebrated when President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race on July 21.

Phillips, who briefly ran a long-shot campaign against Biden primarily questioning the candidate’s age and fitness for another term, said he was happy to see his “fundamental mission” was completed.