An unexpected revelation by Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein has exposed the Democrats’ strategies toward targeting third-party competition in the presidential election.
Stein uncovered a Democratic National Committee (DNC) job listing intended to manage and possibly suppress third-party influences in coming elections.
According to Breitbart, Stein shared a screenshot of the job listing that has stirred both controversy and concern across the political spectrum.
The position was titled “Independent & Third Party Project Manager” and was posted by the DNC.
Interestingly, shortly after its exposure on social media, the job listing was quickly deleted.
The move led to speculations regarding the DNC’s strategic calculations facing the upcoming presidential race.
National polls reflect a nuanced battleground for incumbent President Joe Biden.
Biden is particularly struggling with the rise of third-party candidates.
Data from RealClearPolling gives President Donald Trump a slight edge over Biden in a direct contest.
However, the inclusion of left-wing third-party candidates in the polls, such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, and Jill Stein, broadly expands Trump’s margin of lead.
This suggests a significant shift in votes away from Biden towards third-party options, which could reshuffle electoral priorities.
The DNC’s job offer, with an annual salary of $65,000, aimed at managing activities related to third-party candidates, attests to the gravity with which the DNC views this electoral challenge.
The responsibilities outlined in the job listing shed light on the strategic operations intended at the DNC’s headquarters.
Among them, the project manager was expected to monitor and generate reports on the campaign events of notable independents like Stein, Kennedy Jr., and West.
Focusing further on third-party dynamics, the position also included collecting data concerning ballot access, organizational strength, and grassroots support for these candidates.
The listing highlights the DNC’s hands-on approach to handling third-party threats.
More controversially, the mandate for the role included mobilizing support against third-party candidates through coordination with state leaders and supporters.
This includes attending events and aiding in legal challenges, particularly concerning ballot access issues.
Jill Stein, critical of the motives behind the job listing, voiced her disapproval on social media.
“Wow,” Stein said in a post on X.
“@TheDemocrats posted – then deleted – a job for a ‘Third Party Project Manager’ to infiltrate their competition and find ways to take us off the ballot.
“Is this how they’re ‘saving democracy’?”
The post includes screenshots of the job listing taken before it was deleted.
Wow. @TheDemocrats posted – then deleted – a job for a “Third Party Project Manager” to infiltrate their competition and find ways to take us off the ballot. Is this how they’re “saving democracy”?
Help us fight back and make sure we get on the crucial NY ballot:… pic.twitter.com/StyeqvmI7w
— Dr. Jill Stein🌻 (@DrJillStein) May 24, 2024
Stein’s statement highlights a larger dialogue surrounding the ethics of such political strategies.
She is also questioning whether the Democrats’ actions might undermine the fundamental democratic principles of fair competition and electoral integrity.
The now-deleted job listing not only brings to the forefront the tactical games in American politics.
However, it also sparks a broader debate on the limits and boundaries of such strategies when it comes to democracy and electoral fairness.
