What's happened
No Labels, a centrist group, considers nominating a third-party candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
Why it matters
The potential nomination of a third-party candidate by No Labels could significantly impact the 2024 presidential election, potentially drawing votes away from the major party candidates.
What the papers say
The New York Times reports on Representative Dean Phillips' consideration of running as the No Labels candidate if the general election is a rematch between Biden and Trump. AP News highlights No Labels leader Joe Lieberman's statement that Republican contender Nikki Haley would deserve serious consideration for the group's nomination. Business Insider UK discusses No Labels' recognition as a political party in Kansas and the potential impact of a third-party candidate on the 2024 election.
How we got here
No Labels has been exploring the possibility of nominating a third-party candidate for the 2024 presidential election, potentially impacting the race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
More on these topics
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No Labels is an American political organization whose mission is to combat partisan dysfunction in politics and build a bi-partisan governing coalition.
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
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Dean Benson Phillips is an American businessman and politician from Minnesota. A member of the Democratic Party, he has represented Minnesota's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019.