Cornel West Abandons Green Party, Chooses Independent Run for President

Progressive scholar Cornel West has announced that he will run as an independent candidate in the 2024 presidential election, abandoning his campaign for the Green Party's nomination. West aims to "break the grip of the duopoly and give power to the people," but his departure from the Green Party may hinder his efforts to get on the presidential ballot. The move comes after criticism from some leading leftists, including Ralph Nader, who cited the Green Party's lack of organization. West's decision has confused some of his longtime political allies and raised concerns among top Democrats about the potential for him to be a spoiler candidate for President Joe Biden.