They could not achieve their objective.
The bipartisan organization, No Labels, which had been striving to establish a third-party presidential ticket accessible in all 50 states for the 2024 elections, declared the cessation of its endeavors on Thursday.
Nancy Jacobson, CEO and co-founder of No Labels, stated, “No Labels has always maintained the stance that we would only endorse a ticket if we could discern candidates with a viable path to the White House.” She added, “As no such candidates surfaced, the prudent action for us is to step back.”
Jacobson affirmed that the group intends to “stay involved during what is anticipated to be an exceedingly divisive presidential election. We will foster discussions on significant policy issues and highlight instances of bad faith from both sides.”
The Wall Street Journal broke the news regarding No Labels’ decision.
Despite efforts to recruit candidates, No Labels faced rejection from numerous individuals, including former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, and former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, as reported by NBC News.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, whom No Labels expressed interest in, dismissed any notion of running on a third-party ticket in an interview in early March, shortly before suspending her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
Furthermore, the organization encountered a tragic setback with the unexpected passing of former Senator Joe Lieberman, the founding chairman of No Labels, who played a significant role in candidate recruitment efforts.
No Labels disclosed that it had obtained ballot access in 21 states before terminating its improbable pursuit of the White House.
Initially appearing well-funded and poised to make an impact in the 2024 presidential race, No Labels’ potential to influence the outcome or potentially win garnered attention. Democrats, concerned that No Labels’ initiative could fracture President Joe Biden’s coalition against former President Donald Trump, actively organized opposition throughout 2023 and 2024.
