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Kanye West files for Oklahoma presidential ballot

Kanye West files for Oklahoma presidential ballot

"Let's get back to Wakanda," said Kanye as a part of his presidential campaign.
16 Jul, 2020

Rap superstar Kanye West has qualified to appear on Oklahoma’s presidential ballot, the first state where he met the requirements before the filing deadline.

But confusion remains over whether he’s actually running.

A representative for West filed the necessary paperwork and paid the $35,000 filing Wednesday afternoon, which was the deadline for a spot on the state’s Nov. 3 presidential ballot, said Oklahoma Board of Elections spokeswoman Misha Mohr. He was one of three independent presidential candidates to pay the filing fee prior to the deadline, she added. The others were concert pianist Jade Simmons and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Brock Pierce.

The filing came a day after New York Magazine’s “Intelligencer” quoted West adviser Steve Kramer saying “he’s out” and noting that the staff he had hired were disappointed.

However, TMZ reported that the West campaign had filed a “Statement of Organization” Wednesday with the Federal Election Commission, stating that a Kanye 2020 committee would serve as principal campaign committee for a West candidacy.

West has already missed the deadline to qualify for the ballot in several states, and it’s unclear if he is willing or able to collect enough signatures required to qualify in others.

West, who is married to reality television star Kim Kardashian West, initially announced his candidacy on July 4. Days later, he told Forbes magazine that he, who once praised President Donald Trump and said the two share “dragon energy,” was “taking the red hat off” — a reference to Trump’s trademark red “Make America Great Again” cap.

West, who said that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, told the magazine that he planned to model his White House on the fictional land in Black Panther if he won the presidency, adding “Let’s get back to Wakanda.”

Comments

Waheed uk Jul 16, 2020 12:59pm
A ploy to to disturb the vote bank of Democrats rather any real chance of winning for West . He has no chance especially due to his admiration for Trump!!
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Dr. Doctor Jul 16, 2020 02:02pm
I will tread carefully and not utter a word since having seen the way United States voters have surprised us last time, anything is possible!
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jul 16, 2020 04:09pm
An exercise in futility to look busy, attain cheap popularity, rally support, thumb his impression, get counted and remain in the multimedia limelight.
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Atta Jul 16, 2020 10:02pm
Good luck Kanye
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Dr. Doctor Jul 17, 2020 01:00am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad What makes you think he is aiming for "cheap popularity"?
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LgbtqX Jul 17, 2020 07:58pm
He is going to be a great president, not.
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LgbtqX Jul 19, 2020 05:56am
Bad news for Mr. Biden.
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