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Last year, Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips threw his hat in the ring for president. Despite subsequently taking heat from members of his own party, the Minnesota lawmaker believes if things continue on their current trajectory, former President Trump will secure another term in the White House.

On multiple occasions, Phillips has cited a series of different polls that show President Biden failing to beat Trump in November. Likewise, the Democratic lawmaker favors change that will bring people together and cut back on the animosity that's seeped into our nation's politics.

While Biden leads in the Democratic primary, Phillips has made it clear that, at least for now, he's staying in the race. Though he's also making headlines for floating a potential bipartisan unity ticket with Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley.

Phillips on joining forces with Haley in the general election

During a sitdown with Talk 830 WCCO in Minnesota, Phillips explained why he feels a "bipartisan ticket" has merit. The lawmaker-turned-presidential candidate stated that a ticket with one Republican and one Democrat would revive Americans' faith in democracy.

Phillips also expressed a unity ticket would show the world at large that America's "extraordinary brand" stands strong and our nation's leaders can "work together" when it counts most.

Before his interview with Talk 830 WCCO wrapped up, the congressman urged voters across the country to support an alternative to a second Trump term. A Haley Phillips unity ticket is an option that the Minnesota lawmaker believes would take the United States in an overwhelmingly popular direction.

At this time, Nikki Haley has not publicly commented on the prospect of a ticket with her as the presidential candidate and Phillips as her right-hand man.

Political division in the United States

In 2024, political division stands at staggeringly high heights. Talk of a "national divorce" has emerged in past months, with GOP lawmaker Rep. Marjorie Greene endorsing the notion of red states and blue states splitting into two separate countries.

At the same time, more Americans see people holding opposing political views not as decent citizens with whom they have disagreements, but as enemies to vanquish.

In light of this, some folks are pushing for more bipartisanship and less tribalism. A unity presidential ticket with one Republican and one Democrat would certainly make waves, while likely garnering votes from those who feel disillusioned with hyperpartisanship and division.