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2024 - 8 - 23

When Life Gives You Lemons, RFK Jr. Endorses Trump!

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In an unexpected twist, RFK Jr. drops his independent run and joins forces with Trump! What does this mean for the 2024 race?

In a surprising move that has sent ripples through the political landscape, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he is suspending his independent presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump. This decision comes after weeks of speculation and back-channel courtship, as Kennedy faced declining poll numbers and increasing frustration with the Democrats. He stated that his name would be removed from ballots in key battleground states, signaling a significant strategic shift ahead of the 2024 election.

Kennedy's endorsement of Trump raises eyebrows, considering their contrasting political platforms and histories. For a candidate originally running as an independent, endorsing a Republican can be viewed as a controversial step, especially with many of his supporters previously leaning towards Democratic candidates. However, amid the political chaos and shifting loyalties, Kennedy likely saw a better opportunity for his vision to resonate under Trump's banner than in his fading candidacy.

Political analysts are already speculating about the impact of this endorsement on the upcoming presidential race. Some suggest that Kennedy's loyal followers could inadvertently sway the results in tight races, especially in crucial swing states. Trump, riding the wave of Kennedy’s support, might just see a bump in the polls as he gathers a more diverse base of voters. It’s certainly a wild card in an election that promises to be anything but ordinary.

Interestingly, this alignment between RFK Jr. and Trump could have broader implications beyond individual campaigns. With Kennedy’s background as a member of the politically storied Kennedy family, his support for Trump might challenge traditional party lines and inspire a conversation about coalition-building in American politics. Are we witnessing the dawn of an unexpected political alliance, or simply a strategic pivot by a candidate seeking relevance in a crowded field? Only time will tell if this unexpected partnership will leave an indelible mark on the 2024 election cycle.

Furthermore, RFK Jr. has been an outspoken advocate on various issues like vaccine safety and environmental protection, which set him apart from mainstream Republican rhetoric. On the other hand, Trump’s enduring claim to fame is his controversial policies that have polarized the nation. This mashup of ideologies might just be the odd couple we didn’t know we needed in the upcoming election, putting a spin on the typical political narrative.

As the 2024 election approaches, all eyes will be on how this endorsement evolves and what ripple effects it creates throughout the electorate. In this dynamic and unpredictable political landscape, it seems that nothing is off the table!

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RFK Jr. endorses Trump after weeks of back-channel courtship (NBC News)

Kennedy had dropped in the polls in recent weeks. He blamed Democrats for running a relentless campaign against his independent candidacy and spoke about ...

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2024 campaign updates: RFK Jr. endorses Trump after Harris ... (CNN)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Friday he has suspended his independent presidential campaign and will “now throw my support to President Trump.

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Robert F. Kennedy suspends his independent presidential ... (NPR)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suspending his independent campaign. He is seeking to remove his name from ballots in battleground states, and is asking supporters ...

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RFK Jr ends US presidential campaign, endorses Trump (Reuters)

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abandoned his campaign on Friday and endorsed Republican Donald Trump, ending a presidential bid ...

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As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exits, a look at who supported him in the ... (Pew Research Center)

Many of Kennedy's July supporters decided to back Kamala Harris over Donald Trump by 2 to 1 after Biden withdrew from the race.

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RFK Jr suspends campaign to 'throw support' behind Trump (BBC News)

Robert F Kennedy Jr has said he is suspending his independent run for the US presidency and will back Donald Trump's campaign.

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RFK Jr. drops out, endorses Donald Trump. Former president may ... (News@Northeastern)

RFK Jr. drops out, endorses Donald Trump. Former president may get small bump, expert says. Nick Beauchamp, associate professor of political science at ...

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RFK Jr.'s supporters could still alter a tight presidential race. Trump ... (CNN)

For the better part of the past year, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. built and maintained a small but significant base of support for his quixotic White House ...

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RFK Jr. withdraws from AZ ballot, sparking speculation of Trump ... (Straight Arrow News)

RFK Jr. has withdrawn from the Arizona presidential ballot, fueling speculation about a potential alliance with Donald Trump.

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RFK Jr. Is Dropping Out and Endorsing Trump: Reports (Rolling Stone)

Robert Kennedy Jr.'s weird 2024 spoiler campaign is about to come to an end, as he will reportedly drop out and endorse Donald Trump this week.

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RFK Jr. Suspends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Trump (WIRED)

"I am not terminating my campaign, I am simply suspending it,” said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., before he endorsed Donald Trump.

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RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign and endorses Trump (CNN)

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday that he is suspending his presidential race at a news conference in Phoenix.

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RFK Jr. endorses Trump and suspends presidential campaign (CBS News)

"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my ...

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RFK Jr.'s worm here: I guess I'm supporting Trump, too (The Washington Post)

There clearly is only one logical home for me in the 2024 election. I did not want to say so earlier for fear of alienating my host.

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RFK Jr. still likely to appear on Nevada ballot despite suspending ... (The Nevada Independent)

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will likely still appear on the Nevada ballot in November even after he suspended his campaign ...

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RFK Jr. joins Trump onstage at Arizona rally hours after endorsing him (NBC News)

Donald Trump welcomed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. onstage during his rally in Arizona on Friday night, saying the independent ran an "extraordinary campaign" ...

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RFK Jr. says he's suspending 2024 campaign, joins Donald Trump ... (ABC News)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Friday he is suspending his longshot campaign for president and instead supporting Donald Trump.

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RFK Jr just endorsed Trump. Will it matter in November? (BBC News)

The former Democrat has been slumping in the polls, but some of his remaining support may swing behind the Republican.

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RFK Jr. Was My Drug Dealer (The Atlantic)

But Donald Trump and Bobby Kennedy—as I've referred to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. since we met freshman year at Harvard—have always had many features in common as ...

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RFK Jr.'s out. Does it change the race? (Politico)

Today, we learned which camp Robert F. Kennedy Jr. belongs in. In an expansive Phoenix press conference marked by its delusion about his strength as a political ...

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RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump ... (WOKV)

Hours later, Kennedy joined Trump onstage at an Arizona rally, where the crowd burst into “Bobby!” cheers. Kennedy said his internal polls had shown that his ...

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Members of the Kennedy family denounce RFK Jr.'s decision to ... (NBC News)

WASHINGTON — Multiple members of the Kennedy family denounced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to endorse former President Donald Trump, calling the move a ...

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RFK Jr. sheds environmentalist mantle with Trump endorsement (Los Angeles Times)

Even before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Trump for president, he repeatedly disappointed environmentalists, who said he had abandoned his green roots.

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Brownstein: Why RFK Jr could be a problem for Trump | CNN Politics (CNN)

CNN's Senior Political Analyst Ronald Brownstein says Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of former President Donald Trump could be more of a 'problem than ...

Week in politics: DNC in Chicago, RFK Jr. withdraws campaign (KUAR)

We review the eventful week in politics — the Democratic National Convention, the Trump campaign's counterprogramming, and RFK Jr. suspending his campaign.

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RFK Jr.'s sister says Trump endorsement left her "disgusted" (Newsweek)

"If my father were alive today, he would detest almost everything Donald Trump represents," Kerry Kennedy told CNN.

Week in politics: DNC in Chicago, RFK Jr. withdraws campaign (NPR)

We review the eventful week in politics — the Democratic National Convention, the Trump campaign's counterprogramming, and RFK Jr. suspending his campaign.

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RFK Jr. sidesteps from presidential bid to support Trump (MercoPress)

Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) Friday dropped his campaign and joined forces with former Republican President Donald Trump ahead of ...

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Will Trump's campaign reach new voters with RFK Jr.'s endorsement ... (CNN)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vows to campaign for Former President Trump but will it make a difference in this election? Ron Brownstein, a CNN Senior Political ...

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RFK Jr. "changes the narrative for Donald Trump": Political strategist (Newsweek)

Republican strategist Alex Castellanos said on Saturday that "Trump has run out of script" and that RFK Jr. will give him new campaign fodder.

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