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Keep in mind Cornel West? He’s nonetheless working for president in 2024 as an unbiased.
West has simply introduced his favourite companion. He selected a school professor from California named Melina Abdullah. She's a radical BLM activist, so it's good.
West and Abdullah might not get many votes, however it’s sure that they won’t take something away from Trump.
Politico stories:
Cornel West elects Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah as its vp
Cornell West chosen college professor and distinguished Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah as its longtime presidential candidate.
Abdullah has by no means run for political workplace earlier than and is the previous chair of the Pan-African Research division at California State College, Los Angeles.
West mentioned, “I wished to run with somebody who would deliver a smile to the faces of Fannie Lou Hamer and Martin Luther King Jr. from the grave.”
He introduced his alternative on Wednesday's episode of the Tavis Smiley radio present on KBLA radio.
West is working as an unbiased candidate and faces important challenges in his marketing campaign for the White Home. West's fundraising has lagged his rivals since launching his bid final summer time, elevating lower than $1 million.
The Democrats are fearful in regards to the West in the identical method they’re fearful about RFK:
Democrats instantly criticized West's announcement. DNC spokesman Matt Corridoni mentioned, “No matter Cornel West's announcement of a working mate, our view stays the identical: Solely two candidates have a path to succeed in 270 electoral votes, President Biden and Donald Trump.” “The stakes are excessive, and we all know that is going to be a detailed election — that's why a vote for any third-party candidate is a vote for Donald Trump.”
Will probably be fascinating to see the place this ticket gathers votes.
Cornell West is honored to welcome Dr. Melina Abdullah, professor, organizer, activist, icon of knowledge and justice, as our Vice Presidential candidate for 2024. Collectively, we’re constructing a future the place justice and love will paved the way.
Be a part of us on this historic motion!… pic.twitter.com/MTgkIoWRsB– Cornel West (@cornelwest) 10 April 2024
This election is turning into more and more fascinating.