Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips Announces Primary Challenge Against President Biden

TIME

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips formally launched his presidential campaign on Oct. 27 and filed to run in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary, kicking off his long-shot challenge to President Joe Biden.

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00:00 I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States of America.

00:07 [applause]

00:12 The America that I love and the America that I know all of you love.

00:16 The America that has shared refuge and has shared liberty and has shared opportunity with so many millions,

00:24 but is yet to fulfill its great promise to millions more.

00:29 I am running for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States

00:33 because, my friends, it is time for a change.

00:36 And I am ready to lead our great nation to a secure and a more prosperous future.

00:42 I do so not in opposition to President Biden, who has my affection and my gratitude,

00:49 rather with two core convictions.

00:52 That I, in the Democratic candidate, who can win, who can win the 2024 election.

01:00 [applause]

01:02 And second, it is time for the torch to be passed to a new generation of American leaders,

01:08 right here, all around the country, and all around the world.

01:12 Together, America, because I know and you know if we effect change, our best days are yet to come.

01:20 So I say our time is now, and I say, and let's say it all together, what's my slogan?

01:27 One, two, three, everyone's invited.

01:31 I love you, America. Thank you, and let's get to work.

01:34 [applause]

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