Democratic presidential primary contender Dean Phillips expressed gratitude for a Wisconsin Supreme Court decision permitting his inclusion in the Badger State’s Democratic primary ballot.
In a Twitter post, he underscored the crucial role of the judiciary in safeguarding democracy, asserting that political parties are undermining it openly. Phillips vowed to continue unveiling the truth and speaking candidly about the situation, urging others to join him in this endeavor.
The court order emerged from a bipartisan presidential selection committee where Democrats should have discussed Phillips’ inclusion, according to the ruling.
Phillips Celebrates Wisconsin Supreme Court Order (Credits: PBS Wisconsin)
Consequently, he will participate in the primary scheduled for early April, a significant victory after facing exclusion from various states’ ballots. Phillips, a Minnesota representative, has committed to challenging his exclusion in multiple states with the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
In response to his omission from the ballots, Phillips decried the unilateral denial of the rights of rank-and-file Democrats, particularly Black voters advocating for a more affordable America.
He described such actions as reprehensible and emphasized the need for fair competition within the Democratic party, allowing supporters of different candidates to participate without suppressing or disenfranchising millions of voters.
The legal battle initiated by Phillips dates back to late January when he filed a lawsuit with the Wisconsin Elections Committee.
This legal action aimed to secure his inclusion based on meeting the criteria stipulating that a candidate should be “generally advocated or recognized in the national news media.” Phillips maintained that his exclusion was unjust, emphasizing his national recognition.
Addressing concerns that his actions might undermine President Biden’s electoral prospects, Phillips dismissed the notion that he wielded such significant influence.
During an interview with NBC News White House Correspondent Mike Memoli, he downplayed the idea, stating that attributing such power to him was an exaggeration.
Phillips clarified that his motivation was rooted in the belief that Biden, the 2020 victor, might not be the most viable candidate for the 2024 election, suggesting that Biden could be prone to losing in the upcoming contest.
