**Left-Wing Activist Cornel West Seeks Presidency, A Potential Spoiler for Democrats**
Left-wing activist and former Harvard professor Cornel West has revealed his intention to run for president in 2024 under the People’s Party banner. Given that the party began as a response to Bernie Sanders’ supporters, it seems like a suitable platform for West. Although West is unlikely to garner much support, his presence on the ballot may be damaging to the Democrats.
The people’s party, formed in 2016 by Bernie Sanders supporters, has found its 2024 presidential candidate in Cornel West, a scholar and philosopher who will represent a third option for voters dissatisfied with both major parties. As a long-shot candidate, West’s campaign intriguingly seems to be a direct criticism of President Biden and the Democrats.
West’s commitment to his presidential run is rooted in his pursuit of truth and justice, as he explained via a social media video. Among West’s priorities are access to a living wage, decent housing, women’s rights, universal healthcare, addressing climate change, and protecting democracy.
Unsurprisingly, West’s announcement has already caused concern among some Democrats, who worry that votes for the People’s Party candidate will effectively be votes for the GOP. This sentiment is similar to when Ralph Nader ran as the Green Party’s candidate in 2000, leading to George W. Bush’s victory over Al Gore. Since Democrats pride themselves on defending democracy, their skepticism towards West’s candidacy raises questions about their true commitment to the democratic process.
**West’s Presidential Bid: A Test for the Democratic Party**
The 2024 presidential race may witness a new challenger in Cornel West, whose left-wing campaign as the People’s Party candidate may undermine Democratic efforts. While his chances of victory are slim, his presidential run highlights the discrepancies between the Democratic party’s self-proclaimed defense of democracy and their response to West’s candidacy.
