In a recent interview, Mike Rawlings, the chair of the No Labels convention, expressed concern that the Democratic Party would suffer a crushing defeat from the resurgence of the "Trump train" in the 2024 presidential race. Rawlings made this statement in response to criticism about No Labels potentially tilting the contest and returning the Oval Office to Donald Trump.

"We're gonna get run over by the Donald Trump Train," Rawlings candidly told CNN's Michael Smerconish. He emphasized that No Labels didn't deliberately align themselves with the Democrats' path, but instead advocated for a different approach, focusing on common sense issues and leadership accountability.

Addressing the backlash that No Labels, a political group aimed at promoting a third-party presidential ticket, could be to blame if their efforts result in enough votes being shaved off from President Biden, enabling Trump's return to the White House, Rawlings dismissed such concerns as "theoretical fear-mongering." He argued that No Labels could not be held responsible for preventing America from descending into chaos, asserting that the root cause lies within the Democratic Party itself for selecting Biden as their nominee once again.

Rawlings asserted, "Somehow this is No Labels' fault," and pivoted the blame back on the Democrats. He criticized their choice of candidate and their flawed messaging strategies, proclaiming that No Labels simply represents the common-sense majority seeking a better way forward.

In a private meeting held on Friday, No Labels officially announced its entry into the 2024 race. This decision was affirmed by hundreds of state delegates, citing polls that indicate significant support among voters for independent and third-party candidates. The meeting followed closely on the heels of Super Tuesday election results, which indicated a potential deadlock between Biden and Trump, mirroring the 2020 electoral showdown.

Reports have surfaced that Geoff Duncan, the former Republican lieutenant governor of Georgia, may be considered as a potential candidate on the No Labels ticket, as per the Wall Street Journal. Duncan is currently in discussions with Republican donors, with No Labels facilitating these meetings, according to ABC News.

The Hill has reached out to No Labels for further comment, but there has been no response as of yet. Duncan, who served as Georgia's lieutenant governor from 2019 to 2023, has been an outspoken critic of Trump. In a recent op-ed for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he expressed concerns about the potential collision between an increasingly frail President Joe Biden and an increasingly unhinged Trump, noting the latter's possible legal troubles leading up to the 2024 election.

As the 2024 race begins to take shape, the entry of No Labels into the political arena has stirred intense debate among Democrats and Republicans alike. While some view it as a potential spoiler in the election, No Labels maintains that it represents the voice of the common-sense majority seeking a different way forward for the country. Only time will tell how their efforts will shape the outcome of the highly contested presidential race.