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They tried to keep Brother West off of the ballots in Michigan in the name of democracy. A judge by the name of Robert Redford (you don't get much more nostalgic Americana than that name) disagreed and now Brother West is out campaigning with vigor to play spoiler.
www.foxnews.com
Presidential candidate Cornel West must appear on voting ballots in Michigan, a state judge ruled on Saturday.
Judge James Robert Redford issued the ruling days after West and his running mate, activist Melina Abdullah, were kicked off the ballot earlier this month due to technical issues.
The Michigan Bureau of Elections had notified West's campaign of the discrepancies in an August 16 letter. The campaign responded by arguing that the Michigan Democratic Party was weaponizing technicalities in an effort to remove West from the ballot.
"We are confident that these accusations will be seen for what they are—frivolous and unfounded attempts to stifle opposition and debate," campaign spokesman Edwin DeJesus told the Michigan Public Radio Network.
Despite the victory, West's campaign is facing similar challenges in states across the country. A Pennsylvania judge ruled on Friday that we was not qualified to appear on ballots in that state.
Cornel West must appear on Michigan ballot, judge says
Activist Cornel West will appear on ballots in Michigan despite efforts by Democrats to boot him from voting booths.
www.foxnews.com
Presidential candidate Cornel West must appear on voting ballots in Michigan, a state judge ruled on Saturday.
Judge James Robert Redford issued the ruling days after West and his running mate, activist Melina Abdullah, were kicked off the ballot earlier this month due to technical issues.
The Michigan Bureau of Elections had notified West's campaign of the discrepancies in an August 16 letter. The campaign responded by arguing that the Michigan Democratic Party was weaponizing technicalities in an effort to remove West from the ballot.
"We are confident that these accusations will be seen for what they are—frivolous and unfounded attempts to stifle opposition and debate," campaign spokesman Edwin DeJesus told the Michigan Public Radio Network.
Despite the victory, West's campaign is facing similar challenges in states across the country. A Pennsylvania judge ruled on Friday that we was not qualified to appear on ballots in that state.
