"Dean Phillips Faces Primary Challenger Amid Presidential Run Speculation"

Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota has reached out to Democratic operatives and officials in New Hampshire as he contemplates launching a primary challenge against President Joe Biden. Phillips has criticized Biden for not passing the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders and has met with donors about a potential run. His moves come as New Hampshire lost its status as the first-in-the-nation primary, and state Democrats plan to lead a write-in campaign for Biden. Phillips' entry could complicate that effort, and he has already drawn his own primary challenger for his congressional seat.