Cornel West’s third-party presidential campaign is stirring up unpleasant flashbacks to 2016 for members of the Democratic Party, some of whom are starting to grow anxious about the effect it could…

Cornel West recently announced he is running for president as a Green Party candidate, challenging President Biden in 2024. Some Democrats worry that West’s candidacy could split the progressive vote and help reelect Donald Trump if he is the Republican nominee again, as Jill Stein’s campaign did in 2016. However, West has supporters who see his run as a way to push Biden further left on issues. Still, even some progressives acknowledge West could hurt Biden’s chances of reelection. Democrats argue that beating Trump and enacting progressive policies requires electing Democrats first.

    • alyaza [they/she]MEnglish
      17•1 year ago

      this context plus the Hill’s existing reputation really makes this look like fishing for engagement, because even on the left Cornel’s announcement was polarizing and not particularly well lauded. i cannot begin to imagine anybody but terminally online D voters caring about his presence in the race.

      • @trashhalo@beehaw.orgOPEnglish
        6•1 year ago

        Ugh. this is such an important catch I almost think @veraticus’s comment should be pinned for important context.