Who All Gone Be There?: Candidates for the U.S. Presidential Election of 2024
By Melisha Daniels - July 22, 2024Joe Biden, the current United States president has decided to withdraw from contention to be the nation’s 47th President of the United States.
With Joe Biden’s sudden, but somewhat expected, withdrawal from the current rat race that is the 2024 lineup of presidential candidates we are left to ask ourselves the most pertinent question Black America asks before heading to any gathering. Who all gone be there?
Before we get into this, let’s look at what it takes to hold the highest position in the land.
In 2024, the year of Katt Williams, we have learned the Office of U.S. President is a background friendly position. While there are no specific educational requirements to be the leader of the Free World, Article 2, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution says that potential candidates must at least be;
- Natural born citizen or a U.S. citizen at time of application;
- 35 years of age or older
- and have maintained a U.S. residency for at least 14 years
Section 2 says that a person can be removed from office if they are impeached or convicted of treason, bribery or high crimes and misdemeanors.
In addition, Section 3 of the 14th Amendment disqualifies presidency for those found to have engaged in insurrection or rebellion or given aid or comfort to enemies of the U.S.
And without mentioning any names, if, by chance, you have a candidate who may or may not have dibbled or dabbled in insurrection and/or rebellion-ish activities, the whole rebellion as a disqualifier thing can be removed by two-thirds of a vote from Congress.
Ballotpedia.org explains that there are 3 ways a person can become a presidential candidate; nomination by a political party, run as an independent by petitioning each state or as a ballot write-in candidate. Potential candidates must also meet state specific requirements and deadlines to have their name on the ballot.
So who all coming?
Well, I'm getting to that. As you know, JustasIam.Careers strives to provide as much information as possible so that WE can make an informed decision. And without any specific affiliation to or representation of any particular candidate, we provide this list of 2024 47th U.S. Presidential Candidates.
According to an article published on New York Times, updated most recently on July 21st, there are currently 6 candidates for president. Well 1 party nominated, 1 strong possible (may as well fix her a plate) and 4 independent candidates seeking to be elected as the 47th President of the United States.
- Donald Trump - Republican Party nominee
Donald Trump previously served as the 45th President of the United States. He gained the endorsement of the Republican party at the most recent Republican National Convention held in Milwaukee, WI on July 18th.
- Kamala Harris – Presumed Democratic Party nominee
Kamala Harris currently holds the office of Vice President of the United States. After joining the fray hours after Democratic nominee front-runner, Joe Biden, announced his candidacy retraction. She has been recommended by current President Biden and expects to receive the Democratic Party endorsement for presidency at the Democratic National Convention to be held August 19 – 22 in Chicago, Illinois.
- Dr. Cornel West – Independent Candidate
Dr. West is running as an independent candidate. The Harvard graduate, author and former Harvard professor’s presidential campaign emphasizes empowering the poor and working-class people.
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - We The People Party Candidate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an attorney and award-winning writer running under the We The People party. A political platform founded by Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy has outlined 19 policy initiatives listed on his campaign website outlining policy initiatives related to a range of issues including corporate divestment and racial healing.
- Jill Stein – Green Party Candidate
Jill Stein is a Green Party candidate. Her presidential campaign is touts a pro-worker, anti-war and climate protection action agenda.
- Chase Oliver Libertarian Party Candidate
Chase Oliver is a 38-year-old Libertarian party candidate and political activist. His presidential campaign consists of advocating for individual empowerment and personal responsibility.
In the midst of inflation, a housing crisis, an insurance crisis, rising crime, police brutality, climate crisis and war, I say this with all the uncertainty and toxicity that has been 2024. Choose wisely. And Vote Responsibly.
