The centrist group No Labels has announced the end of its bid to generate support for a third-party presidential candidate in the 2024 election cycle, much to the relief of the Biden re-election campaign. The group cited the inability to identify a credible and willing candidate as the reason for their decision.
Despite having secured ballot access in 19 states, including Wyoming, the group struggled to find a candidate with a viable path to the White House. Efforts to recruit prominent centrist politicians like former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin proved fruitless, as both opted for other political pursuits.
With the withdrawal of No Labels from the third-party race, it appears that Americans are headed for a rematch of the 2020 election, with Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party and Robert F Kennedy Jr as the only “high-profile” opposition to Biden and Trump. Polling data suggests that many Americans are dissatisfied with the likely choices for the upcoming election, despite the lack of viable alternatives.
The decision by No Labels to end their third-party bid marks the end of a months-long effort that cost millions of dollars and involved outreach to key political figures. As the 2024 election cycle heats up, it remains to be seen how voters will respond to the lack of alternative options on the ballot.