Washington, D.C. – A story from the Associated Press this week details how Republican operatives are propping up Cornel West and Jill Stein’s campaigns in key states to boost Donald Trump’s chances at the presidency. This includes gathering signatures for the candidates, representing them in court, and swindling folks into signing on to be electors.

For months, Republicans have gone all in on their national strategy to get West on the ballot in swing states to boost Donald Trump. West has continually used lawyers and MAGA consultants who have ties to dangerous right-wing causes, including anti-LGBTQ+ and voter suppression efforts.

It comes as no surprise these candidates face backlash for their shady behavior. A video from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Stein’s campaign as “predatory” and “not serious” – while leveling that Stein has failed to build any power for her stated causes despite running for office for over “years and years and years and years in a row.” We couldn’t agree anymore.

RFK Jr. may have suspended his campaign to endorse Trump, but he still remains on the ballot in dozens of states, including Wisconsin.

More happenings from third-party candidates:

• CNN: Start of early voting in North Carolina could be delayed after ruling in RFK Jr. ballot challenge

• Newsweek: How Georgia's Third Party Candidates Could Swing Election for Trump or Harris

• The Hill: RFK Jr. says he plans to do swing state rallies with Trump

• WRAL: Billionaire who helped RFK Jr. get on NC ballot won't back his new effort to get off the ballot

• Michigan Advance: Appeals court rules West’s name stays on ballot, orders investigation of alleged petition fraud

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