Staff Reports
There’s nothing quite like a little courtroom drama to stir the pot in the world of politics. In an unexpected turn of events, Democratic officials in several states have found themselves sweating bullets over a potential vote-splitting fiasco that has led them to try and keep far-left candidate Cornel West off the ballot. That’s right; it seems that the establishment Democrats are more worried about losing votes to West than they are about standing by their candidates. But in Michigan, a judge said, not so fast.
This past weekend, Judge James Robert Redford played the role of the unlikely hero for West and his running mate Dr. Melina Abdullah. In a ruling that has Democrats biting their nails, Judge Redford declared that Michigan voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for West. It’s a classic case of karma as the Democrats, who often accuse others of voter suppression, now find themselves on the receiving end of a judicial smackdown. Cornel West couldn’t contain his excitement as he took to social media to celebrate this supposed “victory in Michigan,” declaring that this was a triumph for democracy and his fans.
Victory in Michigan! We brought thousands of voices to the table, and the court listened, rejecting the Democrats' technical challenges. This is a win for democracy and for every person fighting for truth, justice, and love. Onward!#WestAbdullah2024 #Michigan #NotDroppingOut… pic.twitter.com/AyGSWMtlWh
— Cornel West (@CornelWest) August 25, 2024
Notably, the winds of change seem to have blown in favor of the Fair Election Fund, a pro-voting integrity organization celebrating the ruling as a substantial blow to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s maneuvers to keep West off the ballot. Apparently, efforts to restrict voter choice, even for those on the far-left of the spectrum, aren’t as foolproof as Democrats might hope. The courtroom drama didn’t end there, as allegations emerged that West’s campaign was initially sidelined due to so-called “notary issues” — an issue that seems to be a little too convenient for those aiming to stifle competition.
This saga took a more comedic turn as West and his advisers claimed that these procedural snafus were trivial technicalities being weaponized against him. Edwin DeJesus, an advisor to West, suggested that the Democrats were grasping at straws to divert attention from real policy debates. It’s almost laughable considering the lengths they’ll go to maintain control. In a world where the left often frets about “democracy,” the irony of a candidate being ousted for such minor slip-ups is rich.
As if the Democrats didn’t have enough to worry about with Cornel West on the ballot, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. added to their woes on Friday by endorsing none other than former President Donald Trump. Kennedy’s decision to suspend his own campaign in favor of Trump is a clear indicator that not all Democratic voters feel aligned with the party line. Kennedy claims to have discovered alignment with Trump on key issues, proving that the political landscape is shifting in unexpected directions. With all these twists and turns, one can only imagine how Kamala is feeling about her chances in the upcoming election.
