Cornel West: Political parties have failed poor, working-class Americans | CUOMO

Activist Cornel West is making a run for the White House as a third-party candidate, and he’s getting some heat from those upset he isn’t running as a Democrat. West says both political parties have shown they are unable to help poor and working-class Americans. He joins “CUOMO” to talk about his campaign.
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[@yutoob6181]

You can tell the difference between someone speaking from their soul and someone reciting politically expedient talking points.

[@StacyTlaughitinandlaughitout]

That part right there well said!☝🏾

[@rhorizon]

Finally, a real candidate for US president who fights for working people.

[@mikeb5372]

How does he fight for the working people?

[@fistpump64]

​@@mikeb5372eat dirt bot

[@gertrudewest4535]

Only if you’re black. He’s a racist

[@Shadowlds1]

​​​@@mikeb5372More people would be aware of his decades long fight for policies that help poor and working people if the media didn't only have him on to ask why he's running and trying to be a spoiler. I have yet to see an interview where they let him talk about policy. It's always how dare you run and thanks for coming on.

[@janelliot5643]

@@mikeb5372 you're going to have to look up his work for yourself. Too much to throw on a KZbin comment

[@edgaribarria]

Voting for him… F! Blue and Red

[@frostynerd24]

I like how he's so polite to people no matter if he likes or hates them.

[@lovewinsall77]

He hates no one.

[@justinmathewson3692]

@@lovewinsall77 exactly ! He literally refers to everybody as "brother" or "sister" He's all about Love

[@HeyyyitsLissy]

He’s right on how he talks about this. It won’t hit for a lot of people on both sides but I think most of us get it.

[@markpostgate2551]

Exactly what we need; I hope it catches on.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

I politely hate him too!

[@a1travel692]

I haven't voted for years. But I am voting for Cornell West....point blank period!

[@educationiskey3331]

Better ask yourself what will he do for us, remember talk is cheap. Don't just because of speach. Not saying you shouldn't vote. Better vote for something that can be physically put in your hand, Once again ask it so what are you voting for. People voted for Biden just because of his speech alone. It's like people vote for politician just because they hear somebody talk. You better vote for something that can be put in your hands. Gas prices and jobs are always the things that are always going to be done. Don't vote just because you hear a good voice or a good speech. Those are the easy things. Motivation is easy to do too. I hope you vote for something that can be put in your hands and not and not because of a good speech.

[@a1travel692]

@@educationiskey3331 Brother West is well beyond the court of public opinion. He has been standing up for Blacks and disenfranchised folks..putting his life and career on the line DAILY. If elected..there is no doubt that he would do all he can to represent blacks as well as the poor, underprivileged, and disenfranchised. I'm absolutely voting for brother West!

[@howardjboone7065]

also if he can surround himself with minded people like him .I wish him well.

[@Roberto-zc5gb]

@@educationiskey3331 Your Name says it all, educate your self on his record the Dr's actions and words have been consitent for years. Its up to americans to get him into office though.

[@dwaynegreene1186]

I’m convinced now to vote for the Green Party. 👍🏾👊🏾

[@mack_8344]

I’m voting Cornel West! Finally a candidate that stands for the people and not corporations.

[@John-tc7yp]

People are poor because of these things: don't have drive for success, don't make correct life decision, don't want to study and work hard, don't want to save and invest. If you avoid all of those, it will be rich (at least millionaire) by the time you are 40. If you have are so naive to fall for the socialism crap, you should study the horrible society of Soviet Union under Stalin, China under Mao, or current Venezuela

[@patriciafichter4790]

Me too!

[@EbonyEnnis-ck9sd]

That’s quite foolish. Obama 2.0. Benign neglect and DACA.

[@eles19581]

I will vote for him too, I'd love to know who his running mate would be.

[@cherinohjalloh2379]

Thank you! You and me both!

[@theresabell2492]

Both parties has failed us finally a candidate making sense.

[@jondabaptist8239]

Stop voting PERIOD!!! brother Dems and the Reps are the same!

[@Godwill161]

A man with wisdom and intellect

[@anem0nia]

Love Cormell West. Very strong left wing option.

[@misshelloareyouthere]

GO West GO!

[@tonypalomino4253]

My vote goes to Dr Cornel West

[@GreenIvy3834]

I am all for Cornel West. He is a genuine, articulated man that speaks truth of all American people. The American are in need of help within ourselves. And stop supplying money to Israel and Ukraine.

[@heregoes8839]

Dr. West is only candidate who can truly "heal the SOUL of the nation" and the world

[@consciousconsciousness]

Are you familiar with Marianne Williamson?

[@heregoes8839]

@@consciousconsciousness The Zionist warmonger? Very much so.

[@begoode2385]

He will not heal anything. You can’t heal terminal cancer. That is the stage America is in. Cornell West is a delusional clown.

[@eles19581]

​@@consciousconsciousness Maryann or him are good for me, one can be the VP too.

[@squeallymaniac]

Love Dr. Cornel West! Cuomo not so much!

[@Yourbobness]

You missed Cornel's point.

[@marcyfan-tz4wj]

@@Yourbobness i can feel like i got cornel's point because i have genuine fondness for chris cuomo but the not hating hypocrites and people named donald trump, i'd have to work on.

[@EchoJ]

Understandable, and I also detest Fredo, but Cuomo and NewsNation at least have Dr. West the airtime to make his pitch to the people, and without smearing him, no less! So, credit where it's due. Meanwhile, I'm sure the VBNMW idiots over on MSDNC like Joe Scarborough and the interns left at CNN after they've fired all their in air talent are going crazy trying to fearmonger their viewers into believing voting outside the duopoly equals Trump2.0 or DeSatan1.0 even as Joe Biden and 'President Joe Manchin' deftly execute the same agendas that Republicans want (but with a healthy dose of gaslighting). I mean, even that jackass Jesse Waters over on Faux managed to give a 90% accurate assessment of West's campaign launch announcement 😅

[@dwaynegreene1186]

Ok, that’s right, Dr. West. “We need a different tone, . . . a different spirit where we can engage with one another.” Now that’s the direction our country should be heading in.

[@rbrb5275]

Dr West is the only one who really cares for the poor

[@christinew3549]

I'm voting for Brother West✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@Dstew57A]

Yes sir we certainly need a new tone….he is right..I work my tail off and cannot get ahead…all our tax money going to ukraine whilst we could spend that money on our own peoples

[@Yourbobness]

Even without Ukraine, you'll never get ahead in America.

[@justinmathewson3692]

@@Yourbobness because we are an oligarchy run by criminals

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Do you really think that the military industrial complex and all the private contractors will allow Ukraine money to go to social programs? That money is gone. It's a hoax that they will be distributed to you and others in need of support.

[@acbower4468]

The problem with someone like Dr. West is that his solutions aren’t going to help you out either. Until this government fixes its monetary policy, we will always be effed. What I mean by that is I’d rather get paid $2 an hour in quarters minted in 1959 than get a Bernie 15$ he min wage since those 8 quarters I mentioned are minted in silver, that actually have monetary value instead of a currency worth. Until that is fixed, anything is just lip service and redistribution.

[@heregoes8839]

@@charisma-hornum-fries Yes I really believe West will fight the private contractors out in the open until his dying breath and try with every ounce of his being to transfer military spending to social programs for the poor class and workers

[@nicholashazlett4369]

Love Dr West😍

[@sanusiebarrie7225]

The real man for Americans

[@PeterFnPorker]

Amen, this speech gave me tears

[@justinpaglino7491]

What a gift this man is

[@kardave2848]

He's right! The democratic citys have failed the poor and working class, especially in the Black and Brown communities!

[@Yourbobness]

Yet Republicans want them dead.

[@barbarajohnson1442]

He has my vote

[@versetbiblique2669]

Well, I came to the usa as a refugee with no family or any support. I didn’t know how to speak the language at all. I’ve learned the language and got a job, then I went back to school and got my degree as a physician. Now I’m paying a lot of taxes because of my own hard work. Meanwhile in chicago, people don’t want to work and apply for unemployment or social security.

[@consciousconsciousness]

@@versetbiblique2669 He who controls the brain controls the behaviour.

[@kenkunz1428]

@@versetbiblique2669 I live in Chicago. No one could afford to live here very long on unemployment, and if someone has worked and earned a Social Security, then what is wrong with that?

[@zector4583]

Cornel West has my vote!

[@truebeliever4006]

Love This MAN HAS MY VOTE💪

[@brianwalters9290]

Love Dr. Cornel West.

[@TheCJsamson]

If you’d told me a month ago I’d be voting for WEST in the election I’d have thought I’d gone crazy 😆 Dr West for president! ✊

[@theresabell2492]

The Democratic party is done. Cornel West has my vote.❤

[@xeniko1226]

I really like the way this guy is talking.

[@Bashore101]

Cornel running on the Green Party ticket is the best option. We have less than 10 years to halt our collision course with climate catastrophe. We need to fix it now

[@mikeb5372]

Yeah genius, they've been saying that for the last 50+ years and you knuckle heads fall for it every time

[@traceyholt8223]

What about a moderate GOP and a moderate Dem running together on the same ticket as independents?

[@Bashore101]

@@traceyholt8223 no

[@trumpetmusic5672]

​@@traceyholt8223how do you "moderately" keep screwing over regular Americans?

[@traceyholt8223]

@@Bashore101 You'd prefer the egotistical, party loyal swamp politicians you have now?

[@LPAFilm]

He has my vote or write in. WE NEED HIM. AT THIS MOMENT! I'M TIRED OF THE TWO PARTY GAMES

[@jondabaptist8239]

Say that DEMS AND REPS Are the same! Stop voting

[@blaknbeauty1]

Green party! Awesome!!! 💪💯

[@e-dog-e619]

I like him. It's time for a change. A good change. You unite it we stand. Divide it we fall.👍🏿

[@tobechukwuolumba7337]

Green party. Sounds like a good idea from a university professor. 💯

[@raygaub9861]

I'm voting against Trump in the primary and for Mr. Cornell West in the general. Love to all

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Trans Party would be better, so we know exactly their agenda.

[@lewisbaitup6352]

​@@imperialmotoring3789you're obsessed mate, you let the existance of minorites blind you from the heinous evils of capitalism and what it is willing to destroy to increase profits.

[@TommyH2o]

@@raygaub9861 Sound great!

[@kekwayblaze3176]

@@imperialmotoring3789 Take your transphobia/homophobia somewhere else. THIS is 2023. Not 1953.

[@stuartreed37]

Heck yeah let's go!! Everyone join your State Green Party asap ❤️

[@geraldbailey9433]

He got my vote 🗳️

[@realeala]

He’s got my vote

[@Recuper8]

Anyone who is in support of UBI has my support. A.I. is coming for everyone's jobs.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Do u think AI will eventually take over the world....humans

[@sam4soph1]

Love, love, love, Dr.West.

[@heregoes8839]

"Cornel ain't black!" - Joe Biden

[@AdrianDionQuarles]

Dr. West totally has my vote

[@williambrock3534]

He has my vote. Been done with dems since 2016

[@user-js6ex7jh7e]

Great interview Cumo is right to say his mother would say, "Why didn't you give him more time "

[@Poncho758]

Good luck!

[@stevewearing208]

You got it Cornell now listen up 99 % of America time to wake-up its go time.take your country back

[@raygaub9861]

Sounds good 👍😊 I'm down

[@minniemaklingham4255]

Dr. West is awesome 👏🏼! Great coverage Chris and happy blessings birthday to your Dad Chris 🙏🙏🙏

[@tokarteam1]

He does need to get clear on a real detailed policy platform however. It’s important that we’re not just talking about vague peace and love message.

[@LianaHappens]

Oh hell! Reach out to all the hurting brothers and sisters of all colors. #DumpTheDuopoly

[@vincentshadetree]

😆 Oh this is so good! They don't want him running because they don't have dirt to control him with, and if any harm comes to this man, they'll know we know and martyr the man to the people against the government. Everybody get ready for a barrage of extraterrestrial stories, cause they're gonna want to media black out this one 😅

[@gwen3010]

Hi Chris, great job and a great guest!!!💙💙💙💙

[@stepthos]

Bernie + eloquence + balls = Cornel West

[@kenkunz1428]

Anyone who is willing to represent Working Class People is alright in my book. I can't even imagine Trump or Biden even using a phrase like "Working People".

[@EchoJ]

So, so true. Trump thinks "working people" is a euphemism for prostitutes and Joe's grasp on the English language is about as sure as his step these days🙈

[@rogbrogb5341]

The ruling class doesn't want us to know that we are a class society, and the working class is the majority, and so, could take power.

[@nightcitypunk8517]

I'll be voting for Cornel West. If the Democrats want my vote, they need to address my concerns.

[@ZyahCatDragonCat]

im assuming Dr. West wins the Green Nomination. If he does I am 100% voting for him, not that it matters anyways, but its one act that might have some impact. Will never vote D or R again. Voted Libertarian in 16, Green in 20, and expect to vote Green (or Libertarian depending on who they run) in 24.

[@TheManWhoCan1998]

CPUSA supports Cornel West too which I find amazing!

[@lordmakubex9460]

love brother West

[@treefrog3349]

Cornel West's message better be broader than "poor and working people", as factual as it is. The erosion of democracy, and the speciousness of our electoral process and our two-party duopoly better be included. Poor working-class people have most certainly been affected, but the very idea of democracy Of, BY and FOR the People has been made a mockery of by our political power structure.

[@rogbrogb5341]

West is running on the platform of the ecosocialist Green Party. The "eco" means we need to stop destroying the planet, and "socialist" means applying democracy to the economy . I recommend Einstein's 8 page "Why Socialism", not hard reading.

[@lindalefteast2452]

That was a great interview!

[@jbundles6257]

💯

[@siaf2398]

YES! CORNEL WEST!!!

[@ComradeFromRhody401]

I want to see Cornel and Marianne team up on the same ticket!!!

[@leahjenkins9330]

This will definitely change the game. No more Democrats vs Republicans. Add on the Green

[@420Ragnarok]

Love will solve the pain of the argument!

[@ArielVisionary]

Exactly! Get beyond the hatred and revenge. We need a different tone and spirit in the way we interact with each other, a spirituality to get us past the hatred.

[@meatwad1]

Wow. Five whole minutes.

[@Quarin12]

Give Cornell West more time. That was way too short of an interview. He's got my vote time for real change and away from the duopoly! Lets go West!

[@belkyhernandez8281]

He has a good message. I like that he will be reaching out to Republicans in Love.

[@DirectCashPaymentInfo]

Why is he calling a white man, “brother”? They’re not even blood related. It’s impossible for them to be brothers.

[@troywalkertheprogressivean8433]

If you call specifically targeting and eliminating poor people, a "failure". Failure makes it sound like an accident. It is not.

[@Thresholds]

F*** it, I hear him, and I immediately start thinking he can win. Go brother West. Also, why does Cuomo still a have job in media?

[@danqueens1970]

He's 10 x better than Biden or Trump that should be obvious

[@kimberlycronen3998]

Let’s hear more from him, please! Love his spirit. Hope it doesn’t disappoint people when they disagree with his policies. Bringing people who disagree together is easier said than done when it comes to issues that people feel strongly about. Everyone says they are willing to compromise for the sake of peace and unity… but when it comes to [insert favorite issue here] they change their tune. :(

[@dougtaylor2803]

I LOVE this. Run brotha west, run! DOnate to brotha west! Black brothas and sistas, do not vote for Biden or any Democrat; vote West. West be da Best! As a Trump supporter, I could not agree more with brotha west.

[@thejackanapes5866]

In principle I'm ready to vote for him. I need to know more about policy. I need details. So far all I've heard is platitudes, and some correct observations about the pathetic status quo. Well-intended and positive platitudes mostly, and that's great, but it does not give me enough to make a firm decision. I need specifics. What are you going to do if you are elected, and how.

[@kathydb613]

It was disrespectful to have him do such a short interview!!

[@JuggyGales1977]

I'll be voting for Cornel West in November 2024.

[@martinsplichal1581]

Go West. Free your Mind and your Ass will Follow!

[@AnyahEMB]

They need to give Cornel West as much network coverage as they gave tRump.

[@brianshorrorcorner9890]

Yes they have, that’s why we need a 3rd party candidate

[@HuatulcoGuy]

I wish him well. I hope he changes the way the Democrats are heading.

[@draintheswamp9792]

Hey its me Crissy C.......Wow, the chair scratches on the wall are evident......Anyway, Were not alone Crissy 🙃

[@Miriyum1031]

#CornelWest2024 #West2024 He’s got my vote.. without a doubt! I’m done voting for either corporate party that continuously prioritizes profit over people! Don’t let corporate media guilt you into continuing to support the duopoly!

[@SymoneMaxine]

I ❤ CWest

[@ubik5453]

I'm either voting for Marianne Williamson or Cornel West.

[@AtypicalPaul]

We need rank choice voting.

[@phoq8880]

Great interview. I will be voting for Cornell West. And how about Fredo, with the new job?

[@tyrone6504]

I am Independent.. I'll ride Prof CORNEL WEST..."THE BLACK VETERAN FOR REAL JUSTICE". B1...FBA... BLACK NATIVE.

[@skepticalextraterrestrial2971]

"Why not run as a Democrat, like RFK, so we can TOTALLY IGNORE YOU AND EVERYONE YOU REPRESENT?"

[@jasonrossrealty]

I am voting for Cornel West!!

[@202One]

Why not do it as a Democrat = Dumb institutional question.. Let's see if he goes all the way & voters wake up.. ? 🇺🇸

[@websuperspy]

Many thanks for hosting the most honourable and most honest patriotic American Dr Cornel West. May I suggest that Dr Cornel West bring on board another honourable and truthful and a heavy weight, Scott Ritter?

[@rbrb5275]

West 2024

[@mckessa17]

Cornel knows the Canadian way is the better way for America. Universal health care and high quality education is the way forward.

[@TheManWhoCan1998]

I would do anything to sit down and have a conversation with this brilliant human.

[@agreeneish]

Only love can save us ❤

[@scottdavis3571]

I'm voting for Dr. Cornell.

[@Loquitaco]

Why is the interview so short??!

[@philipcapehart7072]

Cornel West is spot-on what he is saying about the Democrat.

[@Riva2025]

Only thing I dislike about this clip was how abruptly it ended 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@angryagain3801]

He makes a good point . Nothing really changes (for the better) for the poor and even the middle class under both parties. I'm old enough and have lived under enough administrations to see that.

[@Stephenvillane]

I love this man