Congressman Dean Phillips has been actively reaching out to African-American black leaders in South Carolina as part of his efforts to gain support for his candidacy. While specific details of his outreach activities have not been disclosed, Phillips has expressed confidence in his plans and believes they will yield positive results. He has hinted at surprises that he intends to unveil in due course.
Phillips is committed to his candidacy until he achieves the level of name recognition required to compete against both Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the upcoming election. He emphasizes the importance of comparing his polling numbers against those of the two front-runners, as he believes it is crucial for Democrats to field a candidate who can effectively defeat Trump.