Obama’s campaign manager to Jen Psaki: Third-party candidacies are a gift to Trump
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Investigative Report: GOP Nominating a Man Facing 91 Indictments in a Bid to Overthrow Election Results
In a shocking turn of events, the Republican Party seems poised to nominate a man for the presidency who not only attempted to overthrow the previous election results but is also currently facing a staggering 91 indictments. Adding to the gravity of the situation is the fact that polls suggest this man, Donald Trump, has a fair chance of winning due to the unfair advantage bestowed upon Republicans by the Electoral College.
The importance of every vote in this tight race cannot be understated. Jim Messina, who managed Obama’s successful 2012 campaign, recently warned that third-party candidates pose the biggest threat to President Biden. “We cannot peel voters off” when the margins are so tight, Messina emphasized, adding that people flirting with third-party ballots are inadvertently playing into Trump’s hands.
Interestingly, it appears that some of the individuals behind these third-party organizations may actually want to see Trump succeed. Currently, there are three notable third-party efforts underway. Robert Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vax and anti-trans AIDS denialism, is running as an independent candidate. Racial justice activist Cornel West is also running as an independent.
Furthermore, there is a group called No Labels that claims to represent the dissatisfied majority of Americans who are unhappy with both Biden and Trump. This group promises to field a “unity ticket” consisting of yet-to-be-named candidates.
What raises eyebrows is the funding behind these supposedly independent efforts. While Kennedy has received support from Hollywood figures and West has garnered support from those who align with his activism, a significant amount of money is coming from deep-pocketed Republicans who seemingly have motives beyond belief in the candidates themselves.
For instance, Harlan Crow, a Texas billionaire known for being Clarence Thomas’ financial patron, made a donation to Cornel West’s campaign – a perplexing move given Crow’s background, which has no apparent connection to West’s racial justice work. West promptly returned the contribution.
Another notable donor is Timothy Mellon, the grandson of banking mogul Andrew Mellon, who has invested millions in a PAC supporting Kennedy. Mellon previously contributed a staggering $20 million to Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign and claims to believe that Kennedy is the candidate who can unite the country.
No Labels, which originated as a group of moderates from both parties seeking common ground, has a more complicated history. However, their recent actions have raised suspicions. They are now floating a fantasy ticket consisting of politicians with national experience, such as Joe Manchin, Joe Lieberman, and Kirsten Sinema. Critics argue that No Labels’ claim to be a “commonsense” alternative to the immoderate parties is baseless.
In addition to these questionable funding sources, No Labels has been keeping its donors secret – a move that only further fuels suspicions about their agenda. Moderate Democrats have accused No Labels of being a stalking horse for Trump and wasting time, energy, and money on an effort that ultimately benefits him.
The upcoming election carries significant stakes, and any vote not cast for Biden will effectively be a vote for Trump. Regardless of one’s opinion of the system, it operates on a winner-takes-all basis for electoral votes. With Trump’s supporters fully committed, any votes for third-party candidates will come at Biden’s expense. This explains why Trump donors are willing to invest in third-party candidacies – for them, it is akin to betting on Trump himself.
As the GOP moves closer to nominating a man facing a multitude of indictments and with a track record of attempting to undermine the democratic process, it becomes increasingly crucial for voters to consider the implications of their choices. The future of the nation hangs in the balance, and the specter of Christian nationalism looms over the Republican Party’s decision-making process.
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