| By West/Abdullah Presidential Campaign
Photos: West/Abdullah Presidential Campaign/YouTube Screenshots [Tempe, Arizona] – The West/Abdullah independent presidential campaign Thursday announced that it has taken significant action against what appears to be deceptive digital practices, potentially linked to organizations within the sphere of influence of established political entities.
This statement comes after discovering that the domain URLs www.WestAbdullah.com, www.WestAbdullah2024.com, and www.WestAbdullah.org which were expected to direct to the official Cornel West and Melina Abdullah campaign website, are instead misleadingly redirecting visitors to an opposing candidate’s site, specifically www.donaldjtrump.com. “Our campaign is rooted in truth and the pursuit of justice, and we will firmly oppose any actions that compromise these principles,” stated Dr. Cornel West. “The essence of democracy is at stake when deceptive tactics are employed to mislead voters.” Although there is no direct accusation at this time, it has been confirmed that Clear Choice Action, understood to be a de facto subsidiary of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), has previously engaged in sending misleading text messages to voters in North Carolina. These messages falsely claimed that the pro-West political party, Justice for All, lacks a clear platform or stance on issues. This context raises concerns about the potential sources of the deceitful redirection of the mentioned URLs. An official abuse report has been filed with the online GoDaddy support center concerning these unauthorized redirects. In response to these findings, the West/Abdullah campaign has initiated correspondence with GoDaddy.com’s abuse team to address and halt the unauthorized redirection of these domains. “We have urged for immediate action to take down or disable access to these domains to prevent further misuse,” campaign legal advisor Mike McCorkle commented. Furthermore, the campaign is preparing to send a formal complaint to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), advocating for a thorough investigation into these matters. “We are prepared to follow through with all necessary legal actions to uncover the truth behind these manipulations and to hold those responsible accountable,” McCorkle added. The West/Abdullah campaign remains vigilant and committed to ensuring that the electoral process is conducted fairly and transparently. We call on all involved parties to uphold the integrity of our democratic system. To date, the West/Abdullah campaign has secured ballot access in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Colorado, South Carolina, Utah, Oregon, Alaska, and Vermont, pending finalization of certification in certain states. |
About Dr. Cornel West Dr. West, affectionately known to many as Brother West, is the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary. Dr. West is the former University Professor at Harvard University, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University and the first Black person to receive a Ph.D. In Philosophy from Princeton University. He has written 20 books and he is best known for his classics, Race Matters and Democracy Matters, and for his memoir, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud. He delivered the historic Gifford lectures at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in Spring 2024. Dr. West enters the 2024 Presidential contest at a time in which he describes a national crisis of moral bankruptcy and spiritual obscenity driven by a derelict duopoly of both major parties that equally places profits over people and the planet. West asserts that running as an Independent candidate affords him the opportunity and duty to deliver policy prescriptions incorporated by and for the people, instead of political parties beholden to corporations and special interest groups who feel no solidarity with poor and working-class people of all races, gender identities, and age groups. The Cornel West Campaign to empower poor and working people everywhere stands at a pivotal moment in history, committed to being a true campaign for people around the globe. Our aim is and will always be to unite in solidarity with movements of truth and justice, who seek a choice beyond empire, white supremacy, capitalism, patriarchy, and the confines of the corporate-dominated two-party system.
About Dr. Melina Abdullah Melina Abdullah is Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA’s College of Ethnic Studies, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter – Los Ángeles and Black Lives Matter Grassroots, where she is also Director. She is a leader in the California Faculty Association (the faculty union), both locally and statewide, and mama of three. Dr. Abdullah earned her Ph.D. from University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University in African American Studies. Abdullah has authored numerous articles and book chapters. Known by the moniker, Doc Melly Mel, she is creator, host, and producer of the radio programs Move the Crowd on KPFK 90.7 FM and This Is Not a Drill! on KBLA Talk 1580, and is a recognized expert on race, gender, class, and social movements. In April 2024, Abdullah was announced as vice-presidential pick for Dr. Cornel West in his run for president of the United States on a platform of “Truth, Justice, and Love.” She is the first Muslim to run for the vice-presidency. Learn more about Cornel West at CornelWest2024.com. Learn more about Dr. West’s Policy Pillars at CornelWest2024.com/Platform. |
