Jill Stein: Two-time Green Party presidential nominee, Jill Stein, declared her candidacy for the 2024 White House bid under the Green Party’s banner, emphasizing the broken nature of the political system dominated by “two Wall Street parties.”
In a video shared on social media, Stein criticized both major parties, stating, “The Democrats have betrayed their promises for working people, youth, and the climate again and again, while Republicans don’t even make such promises in the first place.”
Stein previously ran as the Green Party nominee in the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections. Her 2016 candidacy drew criticism from Democrats who accused her of siphoning votes away from their nominee, Hillary Clinton, in key swing states, contributing to Donald Trump’s victory.
The announcement comes at a time when questions surround President Joe Biden’s chances for reelection, with polls indicating a tight race against potential opponents. A recent CNN poll showed former President Donald Trump narrowly leading Biden in a hypothetical rematch, while independent candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West garnered notable support.
Jill Stein, familiar with accusations of being a “spoiler” in the 2016 election, rejects the claim, emphasizing the complexities of the situation. Her vote total in key swing states exceeded Trump’s narrow victory margins, but the impact on a hypothetical Clinton win remains uncertain.
Stein has faced unfounded claims connecting her to Russian interference in the 2016 election due to her attendance at a state-owned “Russia Today” party in Moscow in 2015. Despite the controversies, Stein continues to advocate for third-party alternatives, comparing them to historical movements challenging established systems.
While initially supporting Cornel West’s potential Green Party candidacy, it appears Stein will once again be the Green Party’s standard-bearer for the 2024 presidential race. Her decision is likely to provoke strong reactions, particularly from liberals still critical of her role in the 2016 election. Source thedailycourierng news