There was a lot of rumbling and grumbling, particularly among left-center voters when Dr. Cornel West announced his candidacy for president on the People’s Party ticket.
Social media was abuzz with commentary, many dismayed that West’s run would pull votes from Biden as a third-party disrupter. Tactically, this may be part of West’s scheme to make sure the left has a voice in the contest for the political narrative nowadays the sole possession of right-wingers, including conservative radio host Larry Elder and Sen. Tim Scott, two Black Republicans seeking the highest office.
We need West in the race to counter some of the ridiculous comments and positions espoused by Elder, Scott, and Ye, formerly Kanye, the other West. Elder absurdly blames CRT (Critical Race Theory), diversity, and the push for equality as reasons for the increased racial tension in the country.
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Recently on “The View” Scott suggested that the U.S. playing field is level because a number of Black Americans have secured high places in business and government. A few Black faces in high places appear to be enough to satisfy the senator from South Carolina, a condition that nullifies systemic racism, right?
Dr. West your chance of winning is no better than these out-of-touch Republican candidates and independents but at least your political stumping will remind the nation about some of the pressing issues, all regnant of Jim Crow and white supremacy.
And maybe, Dr. West, your campaigning will push the Democrats off their centrist comfort zone, and force them to take firmer stances on affordable housing, climate change, environmental disparities, police reform, poverty, and fix some of the cracks in the democratic process.
When you get a chance Dr. West stop by our office because we would love to hear your response to some of our issues and concerns. Meanwhile, take up your lance Don Quixote and joust with the other contenders.