Cornel West Is Taking a Bigger Risk Than He Admits.

The article focuses on Cornel West’s third-party presidential campaign and its potential impact on the 2024 U.S. election. Despite polling around 2% nationally, West has secured ballot access in key swing states, raising concerns that his candidacy could siphon votes from Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, potentially aiding Republican Donald Trump’s chances. West and his running mate, Melina Abdullah, argue their campaign mobilizes voters who would otherwise abstain and deny being spoilers, though critics highlight the risks given the narrow margins in battleground states. The article also contrasts West’s approach with that of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who ended his campaign to avoid splitting the Democratic vote.