Labels) decided not to run for office. Aiming to be a "third candidate"
However, the picture of a rematch between Democratic candidate President Biden and Republican candidate former President Trump was solidified, and in the end they failed to produce a strong candidate.
On the 4th (as of now), the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that No Labels will be putting forward its own presidential candidate.
The report said that they had contacted 30 candidates but were unable to secure a candidate with a high level of recognition. In fact, many Democrats and Republicans turned down No Labels' proposal. Republican President
Plans were considered to nominate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, who were both eliminated in the election to select candidates.
"No Labels has always said it would put forward a candidate with a chance of entering the White House," No Labels CEO Nancy Jacobson said in a statement.
"We were unable to find a suitable candidate, so all we can do is withdraw," he said. If No Labels puts up a presidential candidate, it would likely attract even more centrist and progressive votes.
There are also predictions that this could have a negative impact on President Biden. Senator Doug John, who opposes No Labels, said, "At this point, voting for a third candidate would be a vote for Trump.
"Vote," he said, adding, "Many of the candidates No Labels has approached feel the same way."
2024/04/05 13:45 KST
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