”This helps take away votes from Joe Biden,” the activist told one person at the rally, according to a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) by a Washington Post reporter. “We’re helping the Trump team who’s trying to get him on there,” added a woman by his side.

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    6 months ago

    I suspect West is running as a protest vote against both parties, with a series of principles around his run focusing less into a platform and more into statement for consideration. The dude is a brilliant community organizer and thinker, but not a politician at heart.

    I assumed a lot of folks would perceive his run in this way.

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      6 months ago

      With our current 2-Party system!? That’s like voting yes and no for a tax increase…