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Cornel West Campaign Calls for Equity in Candidate Safety, Requests Secret Service Protection
Independent Political Report ^ | July 19, 2024 | Jordan Willow Evans

Posted on 07/19/2024 9:36:29 AM PDT by Angelino97

The campaign of independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West is formally calling for U.S. Secret Service protection following an attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump over this past weekend.

The campaign made the push for protection in a press release on Thursday, stating that its plea underscores the need for equitable safety measures for all presidential candidates, regardless of their political affiliations. It additionally referenced several policy views held by West that it says have subjected him to scrutiny and hostility in the media.

“Dr. West has consistently voiced critical opinions on U.S. policies, especially those concerning Israel and Zionist ideologies, setting him apart from other prominent candidates like former President Donald J. Trump, President Joseph R. Biden Jr., and Mr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr,” the release reads. “These positions have subjected Dr. West to intense scrutiny and hostile portrayals by some media outlets, emphasizing the need for consistent and unbiased protection.”

The West campaign added that it has since approached Democratic Congresswoman Katie Porter of California, who is West’s congressional representative, about receiving protection in accordance with procedural guidelines provided by the Department of Homeland Security. Edwin DeJesus, a spokesperson for the campaign quoted in the release, also urged President Joe Biden to “uphold the principles of democracy and fairness in the distribution of Secret Service protection.”

“We call upon President Biden and the relevant authorities to act now in addressing this significant disparity and affirm their commitment to the safety and security of all candidates, which is foundational to a free and fair electoral process,” added DeJesus.


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1 posted on 07/19/2024 9:36:29 AM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Angelino97

If there is an Independent Party, when is their primary to choose their nominee/candidate?


2 posted on 07/19/2024 9:40:34 AM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: Angelino97

He can’t get the Black Panthers to hep a brutha out?............


3 posted on 07/19/2024 9:40:44 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Yup—he would be safer with his own security.

At this point the Secret Service has become a laughingstock.


4 posted on 07/19/2024 9:42:29 AM PDT by cgbg ("Our democracy" = Their Kleptocracy)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...
"Equal treatment? Well, since you asked -- OPEN FIRE!"

5 posted on 07/19/2024 9:44:52 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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To: Angelino97

Cornel, you aren’t famous or influential enough to need ‘protection’. I think you’re doing this as an ego thing.
Nobody wants you ‘quieted’ that bad.


6 posted on 07/19/2024 9:48:38 AM PDT by lee martell
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7 posted on 07/19/2024 9:48:41 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: lee martell

Dr. West, nobody knows who the hell you are!.............


8 posted on 07/19/2024 9:50:04 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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Put him in whiteface and have him be Trump's decoy.

Then he gets the protection he wants and at the same time he can live his fantasy of being a candidate anyone cares about.

9 posted on 07/19/2024 9:51:39 AM PDT by StAnDeliver (TrumpII)
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To: Angelino97

“Equity” means equal outcomes. So Cornell wants defective security as well?


10 posted on 07/19/2024 9:55:23 AM PDT by Rightwing Conspiratr1
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To: Angelino97
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11 posted on 07/19/2024 10:07:02 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Red Badger

Not for free. Gonna need about tree-fiddy.


12 posted on 07/19/2024 10:17:40 AM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: Angelino97

Every four years, AFAIK, there are a dozen or more fringe candidates running. It would be insane to protect people no one even knows is running. Only thing it would accomplish is less security for people actually in grave danger.


13 posted on 07/19/2024 10:47:11 AM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14/12 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Angelino97

Sure. Give him one of the worthless DEI hires.

Or two or three or ...


14 posted on 07/19/2024 10:56:42 AM PDT by mywholebodyisaweapon ("Carthago Delenda Est")
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To: PghBaldy
Back in 2004 or 2008, I found a website called Dark Horse. It listed all the presidential candidates, defined as those who had filed with the FEC.

There were, as I remember, 204 candidates.

Many Socialist, Labor, and Communist parties. Several Christian parties. A Falange Party. Something called the United Fascist Union. Black and white nationalist parties. An Objectivist Party. Parties with Liberty or Liberal or Conservative in the name. Also, several intentionally silly names, such as the Birthday Party. And some personal parties, such as the Vote For Fred Party.

15 posted on 07/19/2024 11:05:59 AM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Angelino97

If the crybaby wants equity, let him have an all-female team of agents. The left is always so offended if someone has something they don’t have.


16 posted on 07/19/2024 11:11:31 AM PDT by Schatze (It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.)
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To: Angelino97

If by equity, West means equal outcomes, he better practice ducking.


17 posted on 07/19/2024 11:26:04 AM PDT by DPMD (.)
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18 posted on 07/19/2024 11:43:32 AM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: Angelino97

Give him the SS All DEI Team.


19 posted on 07/19/2024 12:30:42 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRob 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: Angelino97

Cornel West should have Secret Service Protection - (for whatever that’s worth) in the insane DEI world.


20 posted on 07/19/2024 12:47:16 PM PDT by GOPJ (Trump was NOT Hitler last time. He won't be a dictator this time. Democrats lie TO THE PEOPLE.)
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