Democrats attack Green Party’s Jill Stein amid spoiler fears
SUMMARY
In the 2024 election, Democratic strategists are concerned about the impact of third-party candidates like Jill Stein from the Green Party, who is polling around 1%. Even with this small share, Stein could influence the outcomes in key battleground states. To address this, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched an ad campaign targeting Stein, warning that her candidacy could act as a spoiler, aiding Donald Trump as it did in 2016. Stein has embraced her potential role in preventing Kamala Harris from winning the presidency, citing her opposition to U.S. policies on Israel. Despite this, polls suggest third-party candidates overall are drawing less support than earlier in the election cycle. Nonetheless, in a tight race, these votes could still prove decisive, potentially reshaping the election’s outcome.
