The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling to keep Green Party candidate Jill Stein on the ballot may have dealt a significant blow to Kamala Harris’ campaign. Democrats had pushed to remove Stein, fearing that her presence could draw crucial votes away from Harris, ultimately benefiting President Donald Trump in this battleground state.
Stein’s ability to attract disillusioned liberals and progressives could split the Democratic vote, as it did in 2016 when her candidacy likely cost Hillary Clinton the state. With Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes on the line, even a modest number of votes for Stein could be enough to tip the scales in Trump’s favor.
The lawsuit against Stein hinged on arguments that the Green Party lacked the required candidates and state officeholders to qualify for the ballot.
However, the court rejected these claims, allowing Stein to remain a choice for Wisconsin voters. Stein celebrated the decision, accusing the Democratic Party of hypocrisy and claiming that they are more interested in consolidating power than upholding democratic principles.
For Trump, this is an ideal scenario. The more votes Stein pulls away from Harris, the more likely it is that he can win Wisconsin and secure the state’s critical electoral votes. With his path to victory largely dependent on winning key swing states, every liberal vote that shifts to Stein could make a difference.
As Democrats scramble to counter Stein’s influence, Trump’s campaign is likely hoping that the divisions among left-leaning voters continue, giving him a clearer path to the White House.
