Cornel West, the provocative, left-wing scholar, appeared via video in a federal courtroom in Pittsburgh on Monday seeking to have his name added to the Nov. 5 presidential ballot. West filed a complaint last month alleging discrimination against the Pennsylvania Department of State for blocking him from appearing on the
  • Asafum@feddit.nl
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    9 months ago

    These people have to know they have literally 0 chance of winning. What possible fucking purpose could he legitimately have to have this need to be on the ballot?

    I really don’t want to be Mr.Conspiracy but here, but obvious spoiler is obvious…

    • Eldritch@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      9 months ago

      Just because he’s had Republican operatives helping organize and fund the campaign doesn’t mean he’s a spoiler. It’s a really really really good indicator. But it isn’t strictly conclusive. Just almost.