A group of paid operatives, registered under a Republican-leaning firm, have been collecting signatures in Arizona for left-wing presidential candidate Cornel West. Despite struggling to spell his name correctly, these operatives are working towards getting West on the ballot in Arizona, a crucial swing state. It remains unclear who is funding these efforts as both West’s campaign and the marketing firm have not responded to inquiries.
West, known for his activism and advocacy for racial justice, faces financial challenges as his campaign is reported to be in debt. Despite this, some Republicans are supporting his candidacy in hopes of diverting votes away from Democratic candidate Joe Biden in the upcoming election. The focus on battleground states like Arizona reflects the strategy to sway the election outcome.