The organization stated that it would remain true to its commitment to not run a candidate who did not have a likely path to victory that would not act as a "spoiler" for either party[5] following the death of its chairman Joe Lieberman on March 27.

The group's early efforts were viewed by some skeptics as an attempt to support a potential third party presidential campaign for Michael Bloomberg in 2012, which he and No Labels denied.

– discuss][additional citation(s) needed] In 2023 and 2024, two smaller left-wing outlets have criticized the organization for its pro-Israel stances including around cracking down on campus protests.

In November 2023, No Labels' chief strategist, Ryan Clancy, stated that "Based on the conditions as they are, we expect to be putting up a ticket early next year".

[19] By February 2024, The New York Times described the efforts as having "foundered for months now" with the group's most high-profile potential candidates ruling out running on a No Labels ticket.

[20] Senator Joe Manchin was among the most high-profile candidates sought by No Labels, but in mid-February he ruled out a 2024 presidential run, citing timing and to avoid being a spoiler.

[21][20] Congressman Dean Phillips said he would consider running on the No Labels ticket if polling suggested that President Joe Biden would end up losing to Donald Trump,[22] but reversed his statement a day later.

[23][24] Former Republican governors Larry Hogan,[25] Jon Huntsman[26] and Nikki Haley,[27] have all denied interest in a presidential run on the No Labels ticket.

[32][33][34][35][36][37] One report claimed that certain center-left members of No Labels' Problem Solvers Caucus were "in open revolt";[38][39] co-founder William Galston resigned in protest.

[40][41] A bipartisan group of former lawmakers launched a super PAC called Citizens to Save Our Republic to focus on stopping No Labels' presidential ticket.

[48] Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the effort "perilous to our democracy" citing how a moderately successful 2024 presidential run would throw the election to state congressional delegations which Republicans control.

Biden's top aides have blessed efforts of allies to push financial and political support away from No Labels and other potential third party bids.

Democrats have worked to spread negative information about potential third party candidates while lawyers have researched options to limit ballot access.

[52] By then, No Labels had ballot access in 16 states:[20] Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii,[53] Kansas,[54] Maine,[53] Maryland,[55] Mississippi, Montana,[56] Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Dakota, and Utah.

"[58] In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times later that month, No Labels lawyer Dan K. Webb stated that Christie had agreed in March to be a presidential candidate for the organization, but a Democratic vice-presidential nominee could not be found.

[64] In January 2024, real estate heirs Douglas Durst and his cousin, Jonathan, sued No Labels alleging a "bait and switch" scheme had been used to finance their third-party presidential campaign.

[65][needs update] In May 2023, the Secretary of State of Maine, Democrat Shenna Bellows, sent No Labels a cease and desist letter after accusing the organization of misleading voters into registering for the party.

[71] This lack of transparency has been a major source of criticism for the organization[72] alongside critiques that the group prioritizes the wellbeing of wealthy donors instead of policies with broad appeal that could reduce partisanship.

[78] Early donors to No Labels include board member Andrew Tisch, co-chairman of Loews Corporation; Ron Shaich, founder of Panera Bread; Dave Morin, a former Facebook executive, and supporters of Michael Bloomberg.