This Is the Moment RFK Jr. Has Been Waiting For
Since the presidential debate, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s campaign has heavily leaned into X and TikTok as part of its strategy to get the third-party candidate into the national conversation. It’s working.
What is the Trump ‘squeaky chicken’ Libertarian controversy?
BY MIRANDA NAZZARO – 05/26/24 5:00 PM ET Rubber, squeaky chickens were handed out this weekend at the Libertarian Party convention in Washington, D.C., to call on former President Trump to debate independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The rubber chickens, which had the words “Debate Bobby” on them were passed out by the pro-Kennedy American Values 2024 […]
Trump loudly booed at Libertarian convention when he asks attendees to ‘nominate me or at least vote for me’
Washington, DC (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump was loudly and consistently booed throughout his speech Saturday at the Libertarian Party’s national convention, particularly when he asked attendees to “nominate me or at least vote for me.” The heckling began the moment the former president took the stage, and some of his supporters in the room tried to drown out […]
Groups Claim Laws Will Be Broken if CNN Excludes RFK Jr. From Debate
By Paul Bond Newsweek Chief Correspondent, Culture Three advocacy groups have sent a letter to CNN claiming that the news network will be violating campaign finance laws if it fails to include Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in its June 27 presidential debate. The letter, dated Monday from the Center for Competitive Democracy with the support of the More Voter Choice […]
Key Trump donor Mellon gives RFK Jr super PAC $5 million more
By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) – A super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s presidential campaign received $5 million in April from Timothy Mellon, the latest donation the 81-year-old banking heir has made to the independent candidate, according to a monthly filing released on Monday. The donation from Mellon, who has been a […]
Tony Lyons: Latest polls prove Joe Biden can’t compete with RFK Jr.
American Values 2024 Co-Chair and Co-Founder Tony Lyons says recent polling shows President Joe Biden won’t win the election with or without Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the race. Lyons says it’s time for Democrat voters to start asking themselves whether they want to elect former President Donald Trump or RFK Jr. in November.
RFK Jr. Is Scaring Biden’s Allies. He Should Scare Trump’s, Too.
Joe Biden’s allies are racing to blunt the presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., casting his third-party effort as a stalking-horse bid designed to boost Donald Trump’s chances — even as his wide-ranging policy positions make him a threat to both. Kennedy injected new urgency into the Democratic effort this month by securing a spot […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Convenes Hundreds in Iowa to Try for Access to November Ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a one-day blitz Saturday to gain access to Iowa’s presidential ballot as an independent candidate. Whether he succeeded is an outstanding question. Kennedy attempted to qualify by holding a convention with at least 500 eligible Iowa voters representing at least 25 counties. Before adjourning the convention Saturday, chair Dave Owen announced […]
RFK Jr. announces first event with VP pick
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his running mate, Nicole Shanahan, are set to hold their first event together in two weeks, the campaign confirmed to The Hill. The virtual event, titled “Kennedy-Shanahan Vision for Healthy People, Healthy Planet,” is slated to take place on April 22. The duo will be joined by three other panelists, including […]
RFK Jr.’s ability to sway 2024 election depends on ballot access: Where he stands
Only one state has confirmed to ABC News that Kennedy is on the ballot. Amid concerns from some family members — and attacks from Democrats — that his independent campaign could swing a close race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is continuing to push ahead to gain access to ballots around the country, which […]