Arrr! Me matey RFK Jr. be meetin' all th' needs to be on th' first 2024 ballot. The election be gettin' hotter, arrr!
2024-01-03
Arrr! 'Tis a jolly good tale I tell ye, mateys! Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a bold independent scallywag, be meetin' all the reckonin's to be markin' his name on the general election parchment in Utah. Yo ho ho, a presidential journey awaits 'im, me hearties!
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has met the requirements to appear on the 2024 presidential election ballot in Utah. Kennedy obtained the necessary 1,000 signatures well before the deadline, ensuring his inclusion as a candidate. This development indicates that Kennedy's campaign is gaining momentum, which could complicate the race for President Biden and former President Trump, who are reportedly heading for a likely 2020 rematch.Kennedy initially launched his campaign for the Democrat presidential nomination in April but switched to an independent candidacy in October after the Democratic National Committee refused to hold primary debates. Recent polls have shown significant support for Kennedy, attracting voters who would otherwise back Biden or Trump. For example, a Fox News poll released before Christmas revealed that 41% of respondents supported Trump, while 37% supported Biden, and 14% favored Kennedy. Independent candidate Cornel West and Green Party candidate Jill Stein received 2% and 3% support, respectively.
Another poll indicated that Kennedy could act as a spoiler for Biden's chances of winning a second term. His inclusion in the poll increased Trump's lead over Biden from 2% to 5%, with Kennedy garnering 16% support. Recognizing the importance of ballot access, Kennedy's allies have pledged to spend millions to ensure his inclusion on as many state ballots as possible.
As the 2024 campaign trail progresses, it will be interesting to see how Kennedy's candidacy influences the outcome of the election and how it impacts the already intense competition between Biden and Trump.