The bipartisan centrist political group No Labels has announced that it will not be fielding a presidential candidate in the upcoming 2024 election. The group cited the inability to find a suitable candidate who could effectively challenge both President Biden and former President Trump as the reason for this decision.
Republican and Democratic strategists expressed relief at the news, with some criticizing the group's efforts as poorly executed. Democratic strategist Karen Finney went as far as to label No Labels as a 'dangerous' threat to Biden's re-election prospects, citing the significant financial resources the group had at its disposal.
No Labels National Political Director Joe Cunningham emphasized that the decision to forgo a third-party candidate was not taken lightly, noting that the group had actively sought a 'hero' candidate but none had emerged.
Concerns about third-party candidates impacting Biden's chances in the upcoming election have been raised by various Democratic figures. MSNBC host Jen Psaki highlighted the challenge posed by third-party candidates and emphasized the need for a concerted effort to counter this threat.
Democratic strategists have expressed alarm at the potential impact of a third-party candidate on the election, with some indicating a sense of urgency as the race draws closer. The Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee have reportedly been working to address this concern and mitigate the risk posed by third-party contenders.
