In a recent interview, Andrew Yang, former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and co-chair of the Forward Party, expressed his belief that incumbent President Joe Biden could be challenged and potentially defeated by Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips in the Democratic nomination race. While acknowledging the difficulty of unseating an incumbent president within one's own party, Yang argued that there was a growing appetite for change among voters and an increasing desire to move on from the battle between '80-year-old' candidates.
Yang pointed to recent polls indicating Biden's decreasing popularity and vulnerability in swing states like Michigan, where he currently trails former President Donald Trump by eight points. According to Yang, there is apprehension among Democratic candidates in Michigan who fear being associated with a presidential nominee who is considered unpopular and potentially unelectable. This sentiment, Yang argued, has contributed to the growing interest in Phillips' candidacy and the perception that a 'fresh new face' like Phillips would be a stronger contender against Trump in the general election.
