Professor Cornel West, an independent candidate running for president in 2024, has announced that he has selected Dr. Melina Abdullah as his running mate.
West revealed this in an interview. tavis smiley show on wednesday he chose Abdullah, a professor of Pan-African studies and former president of California State University in Los Angeles, was chosen as his running mate.
“At this historic and pivotal moment, I am honored to stand with my dear sister, Dr. Melina Abdullah, a fierce and tireless advocate for truth, justice, and change,” West said. he said. Said. “Sister Melina’s incredible courage, keen intellect, and deep insight have made significant contributions to the causes of educational liberation, workers’ rights, and both racial and gender justice.”
2024 President-elect Cornel West is honored to have Dr. Melina Abdullah, a professor, organizer, activist, and beacon of wisdom and justice, as his running mate. Together, we will build a future led by justice and love.
Join this historic movement!… pic.twitter.com/MTgkIoWRsB— Cornel West (@CornelWest) April 10, 2024
Abdullah too Are known He is one of the co-founders of the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter (BLM) and director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots.
“Her unique analysis and testimony will help us confront the crumbling times of empire, white supremacy, and patriarchy,” West added. She said: “I look forward to working with her as she strengthens her commitment to her campaign for truth, justice and love.”
Although Abdullah has never held the office of president, he said he is “very honored and humbled” to join West as his running mate.
“This campaign offers the world a true vision to counter oppressive forces and uphold universal principles of truth, justice and love,” Abdullah added.
A recent poll conducted by Quinnipiac University from April 4 to 8, 2024, shows Trump ahead of President Joe Biden, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein, and West It turned out that he had a slight advantage over Mr.
Dr. Melina Abdullah, one of the founders of BLM, attends the 10th Anniversary Black Lives Matter Festival at Leimert Park on Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Jason Almond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Of those surveyed, 41% said they would vote for Trump, 38% said they would vote for Biden, 12% said they supported Kennedy, and Mr. West and Mr. Stein both received 3%.
When asked about West’s vice presidential nomination announcement, Democratic National Committee (DNC) spokesperson Matthew Corridoni said: Said of new york times “President Biden and President Donald Trump are the only two people who can win 270 electoral votes.”
“The stakes are high and we know this election will be close, which is why a vote for a third-party candidate is the same as a vote for Donald Trump,” Corridoni told the outlet. .
Breitbart News reached out to West and Corridoni for statements, but did not receive a response in time for publication.
