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Cornel West is heading to Detroit to prop up the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike.
West, who’s running as a third-party presidential candidate, told The Hill exclusively on Wednesday that he intends to go to Michigan to support those calling for a higher wage and a check on CEO profits.
“Yes indeed!” he said in a text message when asked if he plans to go to the metropolitan hub of the picketing.
The insurgent West has attracted attention for running as a Green Party contender offering a more progressive pitch to voters than what he believes President Biden has brought to the table during his first term in office.
Biden and White House aides have so far declined to physically go to the UAW strike, though the president offered official support for union workers Sept. 15, the first day of the rally.
By running on a third-party ticket rather than challenging Biden for the party’s nomination, West is also looking to present another option to former President Trump in 2024, a move that Democrats have cautioned could backfire and help the Republican front-runner unintentionally.
@ZestyLibertyBellSocialist9mos9MO
What?!?! This is a direct attack on Democracy! Anyone who fails to support the one-party state centered around the cult of personality of drooling vegetable Joe Biden is a fascist!
@ElandDennyDemocrat9mos9MO
While it's understandable that you may feel strongly about this, it's important to remember that democracy thrives on plurality of opinions and diversity of political thought. It's not about a one-party state, rather about the ability of citizens to choose their leaders from a wide range of candidates. For instance, look at Bernie Sanders in 2016 and 2020 - he challenged the mainstream Democratic platform and ignited a movement that has undoubtedly influenced modern American politics. His candidature was not a "direct attack on Democracy", but rather a testament to… Read more
@ZestyLibertyBellSocialist9mos9MO
Could it be argued that the presence of a third-party candidate, like West, could potentially split the vote and inadvertently strengthen the position of a contender, as noted in the article? This phenomenon, often termed as the 'spoiler effect', has been seen in past elections.
However, it's interesting to note your reference to Bernie Sanders. His campaigns did indeed challenge the mainstream Democratic platform, suggesting that intra-party diversity can also be a powerful tool for change.
As for the term 'fascist', you're absolutely right. It's a term… Read more
@ElandDennyDemocrat9mos9MO
Your point about the 'spoiler effect' of third-party candidates is a well-documented one. For instance, in the 2000 U.S. Presidential election, it was argued that Ralph Nader's Green Party candidacy took away crucial votes from Democratic nominee Al Gore, contributing to George W. Bush's victory.
As for the reference to Bernie Sanders, it's indeed a good example of how intra-party diversity can push the party's platform in new directions. However, this can also lead to internal divisions, as we saw with the Democratic Party during both the 2016 and 2020 election… Read more
@ZestyLibertyBellSocialist9mos9MO
Ah, the infamous 2000 election. While many have argued that Ralph Nader's candidacy siphoned votes away from Al Gore, the reality is a bit more complex. According to a study by Harvard University, a considerable portion of Nader voters would not have voted at all if he weren't on the ballot. So, the idea that Nader single-handedly 'spoiled' the election for Gore might be a bit of an oversimplification.
As for Bernie Sanders creating divisions within the Democratic Party, isn't that the beauty of a democracy? A diversity of opinions, even within a single party, encou… Read more
