Kamala Dealt Major Legal Blow In Key Swing State

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Kamala Dealt Major Legal Blow In Key Swing State

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Chris Powell
August 26, 2024

The Michigan Court of Claims has ruled in favor of independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West, a far-left academic and political activist, in his fight to appear on the state’s ballot. The decision, announced Sunday, clears the way for West to appear on Michigan’s 2024 general election ballot, dealing a major setback to the Michigan Democrat Party’s efforts to block his candidacy.

The lawsuit, spearheaded by the Michigan Democrats and the party’s chair Lavora Barnes, sought to prevent West and his running mate, Melina Abdullah, from being listed on the ballot. The Democrats argued that West had failed to meet the legal requirements for ballot access, including deficiencies in his affidavit of identity (AOI). However, the court decisively ruled that West and Abdullah were not required to file AOIs, invalidating the Democrat Party’s challenge.

The ruling, delivered by Judge James Robert Redford, accentuated the complex dynamics at play in the 2024 election, particularly in key swing states like Michigan. West, a former Harvard professor and vocal critic of the Democrat establishment, is seen as a genuine electoral threat by the party. By pursuing legal action to block his candidacy, the Michigan Democrat Party effectively acknowledged the potential impact West could have on Vice President Kamala Harris’s chances in the general election.

West’s presence on the Michigan ballot could siphon off progressive votes that might otherwise go to Harris, the Democrat presidential nominee. With Michigan being a pivotal swing state, any loss of votes could have significant implications for the overall election outcome. The state, which was narrowly won by Joe Biden in 2020, remains a key battleground, and the addition of a strong independent candidate like West could complicate the electoral calculus for Democrats.

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[libertybele]

Trump winning MI would indeed by sweet!

[Fishrrman]

"The lawsuit, spearheaded by the Michigan Democrats and the party’s chair Lavora Barnes, sought to prevent West and his running mate, Melina Abdullah, from being listed on the ballot."

Wondering how much having someone on the ballot named "abdullah" is going to attract "the muslim vote", which is not inconsequential in the state of Michigan...

[libertybele]

"The lawsuit, spearheaded by the Michigan Democrats and the party’s chair Lavora Barnes, sought to prevent West and his running mate, Melina Abdullah, from being listed on the ballot."

Wondering how much having someone on the ballot named "abdullah" is going to attract "the muslim vote", which is not inconsequential in the state of Michigan...

MI, has a 2.4% Muslim population, with MD, NJ, NY, and IL with higher Muslim populations. 

Two and three percent may not seem like much, but there was a time not too long ago where the Muslim population of any state or city was insignificant.  This population is growing just like the Hispanic population is growing.  Hello America .... is anyone paying attention???