Democrats panicked about third-party candidates swinging election for Trump: 'Single biggest threat'

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Democrats are reportedly panicked over third-party candidate strength as the 2024 presidential election gets closer, as some strategists see third-party candidates as the "single biggest threat."

The DNC is establishing an official committee, led by former Pete Buttigieg campaign staffer and Democratic operative Lis Smith, to counter the third-party threat, according to NBC News. They plan to counter third-party efforts through an "aggressive communications component," opposition research, and legal action.

"The single biggest threat that helps put Trump back in the White House is third-party candidates. It’s not Biden’s age. It’s not whether Trump gets convicted. It’s not any of that stuff," Joe Trippi, a veteran Democratic strategist, told the media outlet.

Matt Corridoni, another Buttigieg campaign staffer, plans to join the DNC's effort as well and told NBC News, "With so much on the line, we’re not taking anything for granted. We’re going to make sure voters are educated and we’re going to make sure all candidates are playing by the rules."

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