{"id":2074996,"date":"2023-10-21T10:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T14:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornel-west-flip-flops-and-gave-back-max-donation-from-harlan-crow\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T10:28:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T14:28:56","slug":"cornel-west-flip-flops-and-gave-back-max-donation-from-harlan-crow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornel-west-flip-flops-and-gave-back-max-donation-from-harlan-crow\/","title":{"rendered":"Cornel West reverses stance, returns Harlan Crow&#8217;s donation."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcornel-west-flip-flops-and-gave-back-max-donation-from-harlan-crow%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074996&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Independent Presidential Candidate Cornel West Returns Donation \u2062from Republican Mega-Donor<\/h2>\n<p>Amidst a wave of criticism, independent presidential \u200dcandidate Cornel West has \u200dmade the decision to return a maximum donation\u2064 from\u2064 Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow. This comes after West initially accepted the $3,300 contribution, which was revealed in \u200cAugust financial filings.<\/p>\n<p>In a\u200c thought-provoking \u2063post on X, \u2064formerly\u200c known as Twitter, West explained his change of heart, stating, &#8220;I listened and decided to give the money \u2063back to brother Harlan.&#8221;\u200c This admission follows West&#8217;s previous defense of Crow&#8217;s donation just a day earlier.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Perceptions vs. Truth: A Major Catastrophe\u200c and a Minor Scandal<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;How sad that perceptions so \u2062quickly triumph over truth in our decadent culture,&#8221;\u2062 West lamented. He\u200b highlighted the Middle East conflict, where \u2062the humanity of Palestinians is\u2063 rendered invisible, and the \u2064minor scandal surrounding Crow&#8217;s donation\u2064 to his\u200c campaign.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Known \u2062for his outspoken criticism of\u2062 Israel, \u200bWest \u200dhas been vocal about \u200bhis opinions both online and\u2063 in speeches since the recent escalation of tensions. Despite their political differences, West described Crow as\u2064 a staunch anti-Trump\u2062 Republican with a diverse collection \u200dof historical figures.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Does this disqualify him from contributing to my campaign? Most people holler yes, I say no. As a jazzman, \u200bI listened and decided to\u2064 give the money back to brother Harlan &#8211; but still state the truth!&#8221; West asserted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As a progressive activist who recently left the Green Party to run \u2063as an\u200b independent candidate, West swiftly defended himself against criticism regarding the large donation. He \u2063emphasized that\u200c his campaign accepts\u2064 donations without any \u2062influence from \u2062PACs or corporate \u200binterest groups.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging his political differences with Crow, West pointed out that he has known the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-american-socialite-who-rubbed-elbows-with-hillary-clinton-jumps-to-her-death\/\" title=\"Chinese-American Socialite Who Rubbed Elbows with Hillary Clinton Jumps to Her Death\">real estate tycoon<\/a>\u200b in a non-political\u2063 setting for\u200c several \u2064years. He also\u2062 criticized the lack of attention given to the billions of \u2062dollars\u200c driven by PACs supporting\u200c the genocidal attack in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>West&#8217;s Federal Election Commission filings indicate that he \u200daccepted Crow&#8217;s contribution approximately two weeks\u200d before switching parties. Crow has been a generous \u200cdonor to \u2063various presidential contenders, including Chris \u200cChristie, Nikki Haley,\u2064 and Ron DeSantis.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Examiner has reached out to West&#8217;s campaign for \u200bfurther \u2063comment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ \u2062MORE\u200d FROM THE WASHINGTON \u200cEXAMINER<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why \u200cdid Cornel West initially accept the donation from Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has made the \u200bdecision to\u200d return a maximum donation\u200d from \u2064Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow, amidst a\u200c wave of criticism. West initially\u200d accepted the $3,300\u200c contribution, which was revealed in August financial filings, but\u2063 has now had a change of heart.<\/p>\n<p>In a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-questions-why-he-should-debate-im-your-man\/\" title=\"Trump wonders why he should debate, asserting, \"I'm the right choice.\"\">thought-provoking post<\/a> on X (formerly \u200dknown as Twitter), West explained \u2064his reasoning behind returning the donation, stating, &#8220;I listened and\u200d decided to give \u2063the money back \u2064to \u2064brother\u2062 Harlan.&#8221; \u200bThis admission comes just a \u200dday after West defended Crow&#8217;s donation.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200cunexpected reversal has sparked intrigue and speculation \u2062amongst political\u200d commentators and observers. It raises questions about West&#8217;s \u2062campaign and his stance on accepting donations \u200cfrom individuals with opposing political ideologies.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to return\u2062 the donation reflects the complexities and challenges that \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-declares-independent-presidential-run\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. announces independent presidential bid.\">independent candidates \u200cface<\/a>. Unlike major-party candidates, who \u200cprimarily rely on their respective party&#8217;s financial support, independent candidates often need to seek funding from various\u200d sources, including individuals and organizations across the political spectrum. This approach \u200cpresents\u200c a unique set of ethical considerations.<\/p>\n<p>Crow, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornel-west-flip-flops-and-gave-back-max-donation-from-harlan-crow\/\" title=\"Cornel West reverses stance, returns Harlan Crow's donation.\">billionaire real estate\u2063 developer<\/a> and longtime donor \u200bto Republican causes, has a well-documented history \u200bof \u2062supporting conservative\u200b candidates and causes. \u200dHis donation \u200dto West&#8217;s campaign raised eyebrows, as it seemed incongruous\u200b with the independent candidate&#8217;s progressive platform. Critics argued that \u2062accepting\u200c such a large donation from a prominent \u200dRepublican donor could undermine West&#8217;s message and credibility.<\/p>\n<p>West&#8217;s initial defense of accepting the donation centered around \u2063the\u200c notion of\u2062 political pluralism. He argued that independence meant\u200b being open to support\u2064 and contributions from individuals holding different ideological perspectives. However, \u200bit appears \u200dthat\u200b the subsequent\u200b backlash and concerns from his supporters may have influenced his decision to return the \u2062donation.<\/p>\n<p>Returning the money is \u200da\u2064 powerful statement by West, reaffirming \u200bhis \u2063commitment to his progressive values and principles. This decision showcases his willingness to listen\u2064 to his constituents and prioritize the\u200c integrity of his campaign \u200cover financial gains. It also sends a message that he is \u2063not willing to compromise his ideals \u2064and message \u2063for the\u200c sake of financial\u2063 support.<\/p>\n<p>This incident highlights the importance\u200d of transparency and accountability in \u200cpolitical fundraising. West&#8217;s willingness to publicly discuss and reverse his decision bolsters trust in his campaign, demonstrating a \u200dwillingness to confront and rectify\u2063 potential missteps.\u200c It also\u200d underscores the need for candidates to thoroughly vet and evaluate\u200c all \u2062potential donors to ensure their values align with their\u200b campaign&#8217;s\u200d objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, West&#8217;s return of the donation also begs the question \u200cof how independent candidates navigate the complexities of fundraising while staying true to their principles. Independent candidates often\u200b lack\u2064 the resources\u2063 and infrastructure of major parties, making\u2062 fundraising a challenging \u200cendeavor. The incident\u200b with Crow&#8217;s\u2062 donation \u2062emphasizes the \u2063need for independent candidates to \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-news-justices-save-biden-student-loan-case-for-final-day\/\" title=\"Supreme Court update: Biden student loan case held for final day.\">establish clear guidelines<\/a> and\u200c criteria \u200dfor accepting contributions, ensuring they align \u200dwith their platform and values.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Cornel West&#8217;s\u2062 decision to return the donation from Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow reflects the inherent challenges faced by independent candidates in navigating \u200dcampaign financing. This \u2063incident underscores the importance of transparency and \u200caccountability\u200b in political fundraising. It also serves as a reminder that candidates must prioritize\u2062 their principles and values over financial support,\u2062 even when faced with scrutiny \u200band criticism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Independent presidential candidate Cornel West faced backlash for accepting a $3,300 donation from Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow. In response to the criticism, West claimed he returned the contribution. Crow, known for providing undisclosed gifts and trips to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has a pro-business conservative background.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2074997,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2074996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2074996"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074996\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2074997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2074996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2074996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2074996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}