VP Pick Made, Democrats Freak Out

As the November election draws near, presidential candidates are forming alliances and making moves to prop support within their bases. Independent presidential candidate Professor Cornel West bolstered his alliance on Wednesday when he announced his running mate.

West, in an interview on The Tavis Smiley Show, revealed Dr. Melina Abdullah as his running mate for the 2024 November election.

“At this historic and pivotal moment, it is my profound honor to stand alongside my dear sister, Dr. Melina Abdullah, a fierce and tireless advocate for truth, justice, and transformative change,” West said. “Sister Melina’s incredible courage, keen intellect, and deep vision have greatly served the cause of liberation in education, worker rights, and both racial and gender justice. Her unique analysis and witness helps us confront our crumbling era of empire, white supremacy, and patriarchy. I look forward to working with her as we strengthen our commitment in our campaign for truth, justice and love!”

Cornel West for President 2024 is honored to welcome Dr. Melina Abdullah, professor, organizer, activist, a beacon of wisdom and justice, as our Vice Presidential candidate. Together, we’re crafting a future where justice and love lead the way.
Join us in this historic movement!… pic.twitter.com/MTgkIoWRsB

— Cornel West (@CornelWest) April 10, 2024

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According to Breitbart News, Abdullah is a professor and the former chairwoman of Pan-African Studies at California State University in Los Angeles. Abdullah is also one of the co-founders of the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter (BLM) and a Director of the Black Lives Matter grassroots.

Cornel West's VP pick is BLM cofounder, Melina Abdullah. Abdullah has a history of anti-whiteness, including some peculiar theories in the attached video. As usual, blacks promote politicians who are racially adversarial while white politicians tend to avoid race altogether. https://t.co/sajsfMSjSp pic.twitter.com/XJacAactWH

— Frank DeScushin (@FrankDeScushin) April 10, 2024

Abdullah —who has never held a public office before— accepted West’s offer, adding that she was happy “deeply honored and humbled” to be his running mate.

“This campaign offers a real vision for the world that stands in opposition to oppressive forces and holds fast to the universal principles of truth, justice, and love,” Abdullah said.

It’s me!!!!
My spirit is soaring!!!!
I’m so deeply honored to be @CornelWest’s Vice-Presidential running mate.
Let’s do it!!!!!https://t.co/400IJsapww

— Melina Abdullah (@DocMellyMel) April 10, 2024

West announcement means former President Donald Trump is the only 2024 White House hopeful yet to pick his running mate.

West and fellow independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are causing panic within the Democrat party. Democrats are worried that both candidates will draw votes from President Joe Biden in November.

Matthew Corridoni, a spokesman for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), told The New York Times that any vote for West and Kennedy is a vote for Trump.

“Despite Cornel West announcing a running mate, our view remains the same: Only two candidates have a path to 270 electoral votes, President Biden and Donald Trump,” Corridon said in an email. “The stakes are high and we know this is going to be a close election — that’s why a vote for any third-party candidate is a vote for Donald Trump.”