Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent candidacy for the presidency is causing concern for Joe Biden's chances of winning a second term, as polling suggests he is drawing support away from the president. Democrats fear the impact of a third-party candidate with name recognition, as previous elections have shown the potential for tight races to be influenced by such candidates.
Armed with the most storied surname in U.S. politics, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's wildcard shot for the presidency holds a clear and present danger for Joe Biden 's hopes of a second term in the White House.
"Hyper-polarization is the reason that a third-party candidate with name recognition is such a threat at this time," said Donald Nieman, a professor and political analyst at New York state's Binghamton University. Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic who has spread misinformation downplaying the 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol, has yet to secure ballot access in most of the country.
Progressive super PACs and the Democratic National Committee have ramped up anti-Kennedy attacks, sending mobile billboards out to his events and pursuing legal efforts to keep him off the ballot. "He is Crooked Joe Biden's Political Opponent, not mine. I love that he is running!" Trump posted recently on his social media app.Kennedy, 70, started his White House bid as a Democrat, but exited the primary after complaining of bullying tactics by Biden allies seeking to keep him out of contention.
A veteran of six presidential campaigns, Nahigian cautions against viewing 2024 as another 1992 however, pointing out that billionaire Perot could buy access and publicity that Kennedy cannot afford.
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