West could have a significant impact on the election if he appears on the ballot in battleground states.
Though Kanye West stands virtually no chance of capturing the White House — it could be mathematically impossible for West to win the enough votes in the Electoral College unless he can get enough signatures to get on the ballot in California this week — he could play spoiler in several key states, a possibility that has taken on added weight following reports Republican operatives tied to President Trump are seeking to aid the rapper in getting on the ballot in several states, and which West seemed to indicate may be a motive in an interview with Forbes.
