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Last night, Joe Biden won the New Hampshire Democratic primary, despite not being officially on the ballot. The president won via write-in candidacy, leaving many to question whether or not his opponents should remain in the election.

On social media, Biden supporters, in particular, routinely call for rivals like Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips to drop out of the race and subsequently get behind Biden. Phillips, however, has campaigned warning that the president is losing support amongst the electorate and on track to being bested by Donald Trump in November's general race.

In the Granite State, the congressman ultimately walked away with roughly 20% of the vote. Despite Biden's win, this indicates that some voters within the Democrat Party have an appetite for a new leader.

Following last night's primary, Phillips made it absolutely clear that he's staying in the race and will campaign in the South Carolina primary.

Phillips on seeking the Democrat Party's nomination

Earlier this morning, the Democratic hopeful touted his outcome in New Hampshire, noting the extent to which his support swelled over a span of ten weeks.

Affirming that he's "just getting started," Phillips also claimed on X that if Democrats continue on their current trajectory, this November will see Trump ultimately eke out a win against Biden.

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The Minnesota congressman also appeared on Fox News to discuss recent conversations he had with Trump supporters in Rochester, New Hampshire.

Phillips, in his own words, carries the "responsibility" to reach across the aisle and speak to Republicans, Independents, and others who may not align with him on all the issues.

He also torched "Angertainment," a political phenomenon that Phillips believes rewards officials who lean into divisiveness. As his run for president continues, the White House contender stated anyone leading America should speak with opposing voters.

Of his interactions with Republicans in New Hampshire, Phillips described them as kind, hospitable, and thoughtful. On social media, he also criticized people in his own party who believe his meeting with Trump supporters wasn't a good call.

Stay tuned for South Carolina

Phillips supporters and others who wish to see him remain in the race can follow his campaigning in the Palmetto State. With the Democratic primary scheduled for Saturday, February 3, Phillips has just over one week to make his case to voters.