Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ended his long-shot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday and instead announced plans to run as an independent, That could make him a spoiler in a possible general election matchup between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. It is unclear from which demographic he can draw support.
According to a recent poll by The Wall Street Journal, Robert Kennedy Jr., the scion of the most prominent family in Democratic politics, is favored more by Republicans than Democrats, with 48 percent of Republicans viewing him favorably, That compares with 21% of Democrats.
The 69-year-old environmental lawyer made the announcement in Philadelphia, declaring his independence from both political parties, the corrupt interests that dominate them and the entire rigged system. He said the separation from the Democratic Party was painful, but said he was now no longer bound by party allegiance. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ended his long-shot bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday and instead announced plans to run as an independent, That could make him a spoiler in a possible general election matchup between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. It is unclear from which demographic he can draw support.
According to a recent poll by The Wall Street Journal, Robert Kennedy Jr., the scion of the most prominent family in Democratic politics, is favored more by Republicans than Democrats, with 48 percent of Republicans viewing him favorably, That compares with 21% of Democrats.
The 69-year-old environmental lawyer made the announcement in Philadelphia, declaring his independence from both political parties, the corrupt interests that dominate them and the entire rigged system. He said the separation from the Democratic Party was painful, but said he was now no longer bound by party allegiance.
Robert Kennedy Jr. is one of several potential third-party challengers to Biden and Trump. Trump remains the front-runner in the Republican primary race. Academic and activist Cornel West said last week he would run as an independent candidate. No Labels, a centrist group associated with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, is also considering Fielding a moderate presidential candidate.