Is @EricLevitz unaware that @marwilliamson is running? At certain point it’s a real credibility issue when a journalist writes a sentence like: “[Biden] faces no leftist challenger save Cornel West’s Green Party campaign.”
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I wasn't aware that she identifies as a leftist. If that is the case, I will amend to "no serious leftist challenger." (I consider Williamson's candidacy unserious because of her dearth of both popular support and relevant experience.)
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How is West serious but Williamson not? He has no experience or major support either. I don’t understand what your standard of seriousness is that would dismiss her but include him.
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That’s fair. I think the more relevant distinction is that West has the nomination of a party with ballot access in many states. Williamson has a zero percent chance of winning the Democratic nomination, and is not even on the ballot in many states…
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Please read my books "Healing the Soul of America" and "The Politics of Love," check out my non-profit and lobbying experience, then get back to me about whether my career as a political commentator and thinker are "extensive."
As far as my lack of experience in government, you're right! But we don't need more political car mechanics; we have plenty of those in Washington. The problem is that we're on the wrong road.
Jul 30, 2023 · 12:29 AM UTC
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