Harlan Crow, the GOP megadonor and pal to Clarence Thomas, maxed out his campaign donation to a self-described 'non-Marxist socialist' trying to defeat Joe Biden

Wed, 10/18/2023 - 17:20

Cornel West speaks to the media outside U.S. Courthouse on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA. — Cornel West.
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Harlan Crow donated $3,300 to Cornel West's independent presidential campaign, per FEC filings.
Crow, a major player in GOP politics, described West as "a good friend" during a WSJ interview.
Justice Thomas faced scrutiny after ProPublica reported that he took luxury trips funded by Crow.

Billionaire GOP megadonor Harlan Crow maxed out a donation to Cornel West, the progressive academic and 2024 independent presidential candidate, according to the latest FEC filings.