Cornel West

Very strongly agree

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

West has frequently referenced the principle of 'no taxation without representation,' a foundational idea from the American Revolution. He would likely strongly agree that anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote, as this aligns with his views on justice, inclusion, and the expansion of democratic rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Cornel West has consistently advocated for expanding democratic participation and empowering marginalized voices, including youth. He has spoken about the importance of youth activism and engagement in politics, referencing movements like the Civil Rights Movement where young people played a critical role. While he may not have explicitly called for lowering the voting age, his philosophy aligns strongly with expanding access to the ballot. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

West is unlikely to support maintaining the status quo if it means limiting democratic participation. He has criticized barriers to voting and has called for greater inclusion in the democratic process, making it unlikely he would agree with keeping the minimum voting age as is without considering expansion. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, it should be raised

Raising the voting age would be antithetical to Cornel West's long-standing advocacy for greater democratic inclusion and empowerment of young people. He has often cited the importance of youth in social movements and would likely see raising the voting age as a regressive step, similar to historical efforts to disenfranchise groups. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Cornel West has been a vocal critic of any form of voter suppression, including literacy tests and other barriers historically used to disenfranchise Black Americans and other marginalized groups. He would strongly oppose any requirement for a political knowledge test, seeing it as a tool for exclusion reminiscent of Jim Crow-era policies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.