Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wanted a fair and open Democratic primary. Had the party given it to him, he might have lost to Joe Biden. Right now, the famed figure would be returning to private life.
But Kennedy decided to run as an independent and is gaining support among voters. Polls have his support rising as he beats both Biden and Trump on favorability.
It’s unknown what might come of Kennedy’s campaign. But it’s clear that Democrats are getting worried. CNN discussed Kennedy’s momentum. And even one reporter had to make this panicked remark.
From Fox News:
CNN is sounding the alarm about the 2024 impact of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying the support behind his campaign is “not a joke.”On Wednesday’s installment of “Anderson Cooper 360,” CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten outlined Kennedy’s standing in the 2024 race, telling his colleague Anderson Cooper that the independent candidate appeals to voters “against the machine” and that it may sound “like a joke.”
“But the fact is, it’s not a joke,” Enten said. “Look at his polling right now. He’s polling at north of 15% nationally.”
CNN reporter Harry Enten was looking at Kennedy’s rise in popularity and admitted that his campaign is “not a joke.” He is currently polling at 15%, according to some surveys.
That is close to Ross Perot, who won 20% of the vote in 1992. Enten admitted that Kennedy is appealing to voters who are mistrustful of both parties. Which could pose a huge problem for Joe Biden.
It is no secret that Biden’s presidency has been a failure. Many voters have no interest in supporting him for another term. But some of those voters, including liberals and moderates, are unlikely to vote for Donald Trump.
They will flock to Kennedy, a strong environmentalist and centrist. In some cases, he might even take votes from Trump. Some conservatives, unwilling to vote for Biden, will prefer Kennedy over a second Trump term.
How this will affect the election is unknown. But Democrats are clearly getting worried. Kennedy’s campaign might spell big trouble for Joe Biden, come November.
Key Takeaways:
- CNN reporter Harry Enten warned Democrats that RFK is “not a joke.”
- The independent candidate is polling at 15%, which could only grow in the coming months.
- It is likely that liberal voters sick of Biden will vote for Kennedy instead.
Source: Fox News
