Cornel West, running as an independent candidate for president, has been denied access to the Pennsylvania ballot after the state's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling.
This decision comes as a significant blow to West's campaign in a crucial battleground state. Counties in Pennsylvania have already begun printing ballots, solidifying the court's decision and preventing any further attempts by West to secure a spot.
The ruling underscores the challenges independent and third-party candidates face in gaining ballot access in the United States.
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This is exactly why we need to overhaul our electoral system so voices like Cornel West's aren't silenced by outdated rules and partisan gatekeeping.
It's a clear example of how the system is rigged to suppress independent voices and limit our choices to the same old two-party monopoly.
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