Dean Phillips Aims to Tap Democrats’ Unease About President Biden’s Age

CONCORD, N.H.—For months, Americans have expressed apprehension about a rematch between President Biden and former President Donald Trump in next year’s election. Now more options are beginning to emerge.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D., Minn.) on Friday launched a quixotic bid to challenge Biden in New Hampshire’s unsanctioned Democratic primary, tapping into the frustration many voters have conveyed about the unfolding 2024 field and offering a window into what could be an unsettled presidential campaign next year with multiple third-party candidates.