Democratic presidential candidate and Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips spoke about the importance of democratic participation in the upcoming New Hampshire primary. In an interview, Phillips expressed his concern over the absence of President Donald Trump on the Democratic primary ballot and criticized any attempts to attack those who choose to participate in the democratic process.
Drawing parallels to the 1968 election, Phillips highlighted the similarities between the current political climate and the one during the time of Lyndon Johnson's presidency. He mentioned a disillusionment with a weak incumbent Democrat, global conflicts, border issues, and a domestic economic crisis as factors that have led people to seek change.