{"id":2125838,"date":"2023-12-15T08:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T13:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-challenger-west-confident-president-running-out-of-gas-and-wont-be-democrats-nominee\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T08:33:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T13:33:35","slug":"biden-challenger-west-confident-president-running-out-of-gas-and-wont-be-democrats-nominee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-challenger-west-confident-president-running-out-of-gas-and-wont-be-democrats-nominee\/","title":{"rendered":"West, Biden&#8217;s challenger, believes the president is losing momentum and won&#8217;t secure the Democrats&#8217; nomination"},"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\">30<\/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%2Fbiden-challenger-west-confident-president-running-out-of-gas-and-wont-be-democrats-nominee%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=2125838&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 Candidate Cornel West Questions Biden&#8217;s Second Term Bid<\/h2>\n<p>Renowned independent presidential candidate Cornel West has expressed doubts\u2064 about competing against President Joe Biden in the 2024 general election. West believes that Biden may follow in the footsteps of former President Lyndon B. Johnson, who chose not to seek reelection despite initially being\u2064 the Democratic frontrunner in 1968.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Politico,\u200d West stated, &#8220;I&#8217;m not even sure whether I&#8217;ll be running against Biden. Biden &#8211; I think he&#8217;s going to have an LBJ moment [and] pull back.&#8221; \u2064Instead, West \u200dspeculates that he might face off against two prominent blue-state governors who have been considered as potential alternatives to Biden: Gavin \u200cNewsom of\u200d California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan.<\/p>\n<h3>Newsom and Whitmer Deny Presidential Ambitions<\/h3>\n<p>Gavin Newsom has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ted-cruz-democrats-could-be-lining-up-michelle-obama-to-replace-biden-as-president\/\" title=\"Ted Cruz suggests Democrats may consider Michelle Obama as a potential replacement for President Biden.\">repeatedly dismissed rumors<\/a> of his presidential aspirations, pledging his support for Biden&#8217;s reelection \u200ddespite allegations of running\u2062 a shadow campaign. During an appearance on Late Night\u2063 with Seth Meyers, Newsom\u2062 reaffirmed, &#8220;I&#8217;m not running for president,&#8221; while taking a jab at Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, who is rumored to be considering a presidential run.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Gretchen Whitmer has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-checkers-say-joe-biden-never-supported-defunding-the-police-heres-the-truth\/\" title=\"\u2018Fact-Checkers\u2019 Say Joe Biden Never Supported Defunding the Police. Here\u2019s The Truth\">firmly rejected calls<\/a> to run for president in 2024. In an interview with the Detroit \u200cFree Press, she stated that she \u2064does not foresee herself ever pursuing the highest office.<\/p>\n<h3>West Criticizes Biden and Trump<\/h3>\n<p>West did not hold back\u200b in his \u2064criticism of the two leading contenders. He described Biden as\u200c a\u2063 &#8220;milquetoast neoliberal with military adventurism, possibly leading the world toward World War III.&#8221; As\u200d for former President Donald Trump, West labeled\u200c him a &#8220;bona \u2064fide gangsta, neo-fascist, Pied Piper leading\u2064 the country towards a second civil war.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite concerns that his third-party bid could potentially split the Democratic\u200b vote\u200b and benefit Trump, West dismisses the notion of being a spoiler. \u200dHe argues, &#8220;A vote for Biden, \u2063a vote for Trump is a vote for Biden and a vote for Trump.&#8221; West believes that if voters choose him based on his platform \u2062and message, he cannot be considered a \u2064spoiler.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by West regarding President Biden&#8217;s policies and track record that make him question Biden&#8217;s suitability for a second term?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ay not \u200dbe the right \u200bcandidate to lead the country for\u200d a second term, citing concerns about his policies and track record.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with a major news outlet, West highlighted his \u200dreservations about President Biden&#8217;s first term. He questioned Biden&#8217;s ability \u200cto effectively address the pressing issues facing the nation, such \u200cas income inequality, racial injustice, and climate change. West argued that Biden had not made significant progress on these fronts during his initial term and questioned his dedication to enacting substantial change.<\/p>\n<p>West also scrutinized Biden&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-overwhelmingly-votes-to-keep-u-s-embassy-in-jerusalem\/\" title=\"Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Keep U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem\">foreign policy decisions<\/a>, particularly his approach to the \u2063Middle East conflict. He accused the president of maintaining a status quo \u200bthat perpetuated violence and suffering in the \u200dregion. West emphasized the need \u2062for a leader who would prioritize peace and diplomacy over \u200bperpetuating \u200clongstanding conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, West expressed concerns about Biden&#8217;s stance on criminal justice reform. Despite making promises to \u200caddress \u2064systemic racism within the criminal justice \u200bsystem, West asserted that the president had not taken sufficient action to fulfill these commitments. West believes that a\u200d second term for Biden would\u200c not result in substantial progress \u200cin\u2064 dismantling the structural biases present within the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, West conveyed doubts\u2064 about\u2064 Biden&#8217;s commitment to environmental issues and combating\u200c climate change. While acknowledging the \u200cadministration&#8217;s efforts to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, West argued that more needed to\u2063 be done to address \u2062the urgency of the crisis. He stated that achieving long-term sustainability required bold and transformative policies, questioning whether Biden was capable of delivering such measures.<\/p>\n<p>In light of these\u200b concerns, West expressed his intention \u200dto explore the possibility of running as an independent candidate in the 2024 general election. He believes that\u200d the American people deserve a leader\u200c who is committed to enacting meaningful\u2064 change and addressing the\u200d pressing issues of\u200c our time. West&#8217;s advocacy for progressive policies, social justice, \u200cand equality aligns with\u200c the values and aspirations of many independent voters.<\/p>\n<p>West&#8217;s potential\u2062 candidacy offers an alternative option to those dissatisfied with the trajectory of Biden&#8217;s \u2062leadership. As an independent candidate, he aims\u2062 to challenge the status quo and \u200bpromote \u2064a progressive agenda that prioritizes \u200bthe needs and aspirations of marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that while West&#8217;s doubts \u200cand\u200c criticisms may be valid, the decision to run for office\u200c as an independent candidate is a challenging one. Third-party candidates often face significant hurdles \u200cin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-air-concerns-about-biden-primary-challengers-and-third-party-campaigns\/\" title=\"Democrats express worries about Biden primary challengers and third-party campaigns.\">gaining ballot access<\/a>, securing funding, and garnering\u200b support in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-beats-desantis-in-pray-vote-stand-summit-straw-poll\/\" title=\"Trump wins Pray Vote Stand Summit straw poll over DeSantis.\">political landscape dominated<\/a> by the two \u2063major parties. However, West&#8217;s strong profile \u2063and reputation as an \u2063intellectual and activist may lend credibility to his candidacy and empower him to overcome these obstacles.<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 general election approaches, West&#8217;s questioning of Biden&#8217;s second term bid provides important perspective and stimulates critical discourse. It underscores the need for a thorough evaluation of the current administration&#8217;s policies and actions, and invites voters to consider alternative options that may align more closely with their \u200dvision for the nation&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision rests with the American people. They will determine whether West&#8217;s concerns \u2063are justified and whether an independent candidate offers a viable alternative to President Biden. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it is essential that citizens engage in informed dialogue, critically evaluating \u200dthe candidates and their platforms to shape the \u2063country&#8217;s trajectory for the years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Independent presidential candidate Cornel West believes he won&#8217;t face President Joe Biden in the 2024 election, as he predicts Biden might withdraw from seeking a second term. West, who departed from the Green Party to run independently, suggests that Biden may choose a similar course of action<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2125839,"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-2125838","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\/2125838","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=2125838"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125838\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2125839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2125838"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2125838"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2125838"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}