No Labels Sparks Controversy with Plans for 2024 Presidential Run

The group No Labels is causing quite a stir in Washington, with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking out against their plans to run a moderate Republican in the 2024 presidential election. Pelosi expressed concerns that this move could imperil a potential victory for President Biden.

No Labels, founded in 2010 to promote bipartisan cooperation, has drawn criticism from Pelosi and others who believe the group is not truly nonpartisan and is actually working to advance Republican policies. Pelosi warned that the group poses a threat to democracy and is perilous to the country.

In response, No Labels co-founder Joe Lieberman defended the group, stating that preventing competition in the political process is what truly endangers democracy. The White House is also reportedly concerned about the potential impact of a No Labels candidate on the election, with fears that it could lead to the re-election of Donald Trump.

Despite its initial focus on influencing politicians rather than running its own candidates, No Labels has been preparing for a presidential run in 2024. With both Biden and Trump facing low favorability ratings, the group argues that voters would benefit from a more appealing candidate.

While it remains unclear how much of a spoiler a third-party candidate would be in 2024, No Labels’ own polling suggests that a Republican candidate at the top of its ticket could perform better in swing states. The group’s co-founder, William Galston, who left over concerns about helping elect Trump, acknowledges the complexity of the situation with multiple independent candidates in the mix.

Pelosi maintains that a No Labels-backed candidate is not truly independent and is instead pushing conservative ideology under the guise of nonpartisanship. No Labels, on the other hand, highlights its bipartisan leadership and support for bipartisan legislation in response to Pelosi’s criticisms.