Keep in mind Cornel West? He’s nonetheless working for president in 2024 as an impartial.
West has simply introduced his alternative of working mate. He picked a university professor from California named Melina Abdullah. She is a radical BLM activist, so it is a excellent match.
West and Abdullah could not get many votes, however they gained’t be taking something away from Trump, that’s for certain.
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Cornel West chooses Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah as his vice chairman
Cornel West tapped college professor and distinguished Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah to be his working mate on his long-shot presidential bid.
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.
“I wanted to run with someone who would put a smile on the face of Fannie Lou Hamer and Martin Luther King Jr. from the grave,” West stated.
He introduced his decide on Wednesday’s episode of the Tavis Smiley Radio Present on KBLA radio.
West is working as an impartial candidate and faces important challenges in his marketing campaign for the White Home. West’s fundraising has lagged behind his opponents, elevating lower than $1 million since launching his bid final summer time.
Democrats are nervous about West for a similar motive they’re nervous about RFK:
Democrats have been swift to criticize West’s announcement. “Despite Cornel West announcing a running mate, our view remains the same: only two candidates have a path to 270 electoral votes, President Biden and Donald Trump,” stated DNC spokesperson Matt Corridoni. “The stakes are high, and we know this is going to be a close election — that’s why a vote for any third party candidate is a vote for Donald Trump.”
It’ll be fascinating to see the place this ticket picks up votes.
Cornel West for President 2024 is honored to welcome Dr. Melina Abdullah, professor, organizer, activist, a beacon of knowledge and justice, as our Vice Presidential candidate. Collectively, we’re crafting a future the place justice and love prepared the ground.
Be a part of us on this historic motion!… pic.twitter.com/MTgkIoWRsB— Cornel West (@CornelWest) April 10, 2024
This election will get extra fascinating on a regular basis.
