In a pivotal ruling for the 2024 presidential race, a Michigan judge has ordered that Cornel West’s name be included on the state’s ballot, posing a potential threat to President Joe Biden’s vote share in this critical swing state. “Our children are now the unhealthiest, sickest children in the world,” Kennedy declared, underscoring his call for reform in health and regulatory policies.
Judge James Robert Redford’s decision comes after state election officials initially blocked West’s access due to alleged notary errors. The court’s ruling ensures that West and his running mate, Melina Abdullah, will be qualified as independent candidates unless a further review of petition signatures disqualifies them.
West’s backers, including the Fair Election Fund, celebrated the decision as a defeat for what they claim were partisan efforts to limit ballot access. West took to social media to announce the ruling as a win for democracy, saying that his campaign represents a voice for those disillusioned by the two-party system.
With Michigan’s status as a must-win battleground state, West’s presence on the ballot could be a game-changer. His progressive platform may attract voters who are dissatisfied with President Biden, potentially reducing the margin Democrats rely on in the state. In a race where every vote counts, West’s candidacy introduces an additional challenge for the Biden campaign as they seek to hold onto this key state.
