Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 2024 presidential campaign
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his campaign for the 2024 United States presidential election on April 19, 2023.[9] An environmental lawyer,[10] writer, and member of the Kennedy family, he is known for advocating anti-vaccine misinformation[11][12][13] and public health conspiracy theories.[14] He initially ran for the Democratic Party nomination, but announced on October 9, 2023, that he would run as an independent candidate.[15]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for President 2024 | |
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Campaign | 2024 U.S. presidential election 2024 Democratic primaries (until October 9, 2023) |
Candidate | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Environmental lawyer Nicole Shanahan Lawyer and technologist |
Affiliation | Independent Democratic Party (until October 9, 2023) |
Announced | April 19, 2023 |
Headquarters | Walpole, Massachusetts[1] |
Key people | Amaryllis Fox Kennedy (campaign manager) Dennis Kucinich (former campaign manager)[2] Charles Eisenstein (senior advisor)[3] John E. Sullivan (treasurer)[4] Del Bigtree (communications director)[5] Stefanie Spear (former communications director)[6] |
Receipts | US$33,358,067.88[7] (March 31, 2024) |
Slogan | Declare Your Independence[8] Heal the Divide The Remedy Is Kennedy The America That Almost Was, and yet May Be |
Website | |
kennedy24 |
Kennedy holds a diverse mix of traditionally liberal, conservative, and libertarian views in addition to his conspiracy theories.[11][16][17][18] Kennedy has received support from independents and youth,[19] and has been noted for drawing significant support from Republican donors and Trump allies who believe he will draw enough votes to serve as a spoiler for Biden.[20] His campaign has also received strong support and praise from various tech industry executives in Silicon Valley.[21][22][23] At the same time, the reaction to his campaign from his extended family has been largely negative.[24][25]
On March 26, 2024, Kennedy announced Nicole Shanahan as his running mate.