During a recent appearance on The Hill’s “Rising,” Dr. Cornel West delivered a powerful critique of the Democratic party, accusing them of complicity in the suffering of working-class individuals and stating that they are beyond redemption. West, a third-party presidential candidate in 2024, specifically addressed Sen. Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of President Joe Biden, describing it as consistent but disappointing for a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist.
West acknowledged that Sanders believes supporting Biden is the best way to prevent Donald Trump from winning a second term, but he personally finds this argument plausible but unpersuasive. According to West, maintaining the political status quo means no opportunity to break free from the corporate duopoly or address the needs of poor working people.
At a recent campaign stop in Mississippi, West witnessed local leaders grappling with issues that the Democratic Party avoids, such as poverty, intense police brutality, and military adventurism abroad. West believes that, deep down, Sanders is aware that the Democratic Party lacks a fundamental intention to address the needs of poor and working-class individuals.
Furthermore, West accused the Democrats of being dominated by the corporate wing and promoting a militarist foreign policy. He criticized Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as mere progressive “window dressing” for an otherwise moderate party. In West’s view, the Democratic Party has reached a point where it is beyond redemption in addressing the needs of poor and working-class people.
Sanders defended himself against West’s critiques, asserting that Biden is the right politician to support in these uncertain times for democracy in the United States.
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