Arizona Electors Mystery Being Investigated
Recent investigations have revealed bizarre tactics being used to get independent presidential candidate Cornel West on the ballot in several states, including Arizona. Denisha Mitchell, one of the alleged electors for West, was shocked to discover paperwork with her name forged on it without her knowledge. This is just one of the dubious tactics being employed to boost West’s candidacy in an effort to potentially help former President Donald Trump win the election.
As the election approaches, efforts to subvert the integrity of the ballot are becoming more apparent, with many of them originating from conservative activists and Republican-aligned operatives who are pushing West’s candidacy. The goal behind these efforts is to have West serve as a spoiler candidate, potentially drawing support away from the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, and aiding Trump’s chances of winning in critical battleground states.
Despite these efforts, West himself is not actively campaigning and his presidential committee is in debt, raising questions about who is truly behind the push to get him on the ballot. The involvement of individuals like Mark Jacoby, a Republican-aligned operative with a history of using deceptive tactics, adds to the complexity of the situation. Jacoby’s firm, Let the Voters Decide, was previously investigated for questionable signature gathering tactics during a petition drive in Michigan in 2020.
In Arizona, Mitchell’s case is just one of many unusual instances among the slate of electors for West. Elizabeth Rothgeb, another elector, has a criminal record and is a registered Republican, raising further questions about the legitimacy of the elector list. Mitchell, who previously supported Bernie Sanders, was drawn to West’s progressive message but later became disillusioned when she learned about the Republican-aligned operatives working to boost his candidacy.
The involvement of Republican operatives in getting West on the ballot in various states has sparked concerns about the integrity of the election process. Despite efforts to investigate these tactics, the true extent of their impact remains unclear. As the election draws near, the focus on ballot access hijinks and the potential influence of spoiler candidates like West continues to raise questions about the fairness and transparency of the electoral process.
