**Kellyanne Conway Warns: Cornel West’s Candidacy May Determine 2024 Presidential Race Outcome**
Kellyanne Conway, former aide to President Trump, commented on the potential impact of far-left Professor Cornel West’s candidacy in the 2024 presidential race. She suggested, in a recent FOX News appearance, that West may become the deciding factor, much like Ross Perot in the 1992 election, by pulling votes away from Joe Biden.
Conway pointed out that even if West doesn’t become president, he could still decide who does, just as Ross Perot’s 19% of the popular vote in 1992 enabled then-Arkansas governor Bill Clinton to win with merely 43.5% of the vote. If West runs to the left of a Biden/Harris administration, dissatisfied Democrats seeking a more progressive change might turn to his candidacy. Furthermore, West could appeal to those who feel forgotten and abandoned by the Democratic Party, which was one of the reasons for Trump’s 2016 victory.
As a historical example, Conway referenced the 1980 Democratic nomination, noting that even though incumbent President Jimmy Carter won 34 out of 36 primaries, Ted Kennedy still bagged 12, including critical states like California. Kennedy’s refusal to concede the nomination until August severely damaged Carter’s campaign, leading to his loss against Ronald Reagan.
With Kellyanne’s assessment in mind, one can anticipate a significant push from Democrats and the media to dissuade Cornel West from entering the race.
**Democrats and the media will likely ramp up efforts to discourage Cornel West’s candidacy, as his presence could significantly impact the outcome of the 2024 election.**
