{"id":2045143,"date":"2023-09-26T13:12:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-kennedy-libertarian-party-run-could-tilt-election-officials\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T13:13:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:13:54","slug":"a-kennedy-libertarian-party-run-could-tilt-election-officials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-kennedy-libertarian-party-run-could-tilt-election-officials\/","title":{"rendered":"Kennedy Libertarian Party Run May Impact Election: Officials"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fa-kennedy-libertarian-party-run-could-tilt-election-officials%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2045143&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy&#8217;s Potential \u2064Third-Party Run Could Shake Up the 2024 Election<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising twist, Robert F. Kennedy, currently\u200c running \u200csecond in\u200c the Democratic primary, has\u200b hinted at\u2062 the possibility of running as a third-party\u2062 candidate in the upcoming 2024 election. This revelation\u2064 has sent shockwaves through the political\u200d landscape, with experts predicting a major impact on the race.<\/p>\n<p>Angela McArdle, chair of the Libertarian\u2064 Party, \u200cbelieves that if \u2064Kennedy\u200d decides to pursue this path and puts in the necessary groundwork within the party, his influence could be immense. \u2064McArdle shared \u2064her thoughts with The Epoch Times, \u2063stating, &#8220;We are definitely on friendly terms. He told me he wants to run as a Democrat but said that\u200d he is very libertarian in a lot of ways.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rfk-jr-chastises-president-biden-about-border-crisis-during-texas-visit-5497150?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>RFK Jr. Chastises \u2063President Biden About Border Crisis During Texas Visit<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/23\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rfk-jr-chastises-president-biden-about-border-crisis-during-texas-visit-5497150?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rfk-jr-team-continues-to-press-biden-administration-for-secret-service-protection-5497157?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>RFK Jr. Team Continues to \u2063Press Biden Administration for Secret Service Protection<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/23\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rfk-jr-team-continues-to-press-biden-administration-for-secret-service-protection-5497157?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During a private meeting with Angela McArdle in July, Kennedy expressed his admiration for the Libertarian Party. McArdle revealed, &#8220;He told me he wants to run as a Democrat\u200d but said that he\u2064 is very\u200c libertarian in a lot of ways. We \u2063are definitely on friendly terms.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In an interview \u2064with the libertarian magazine Reason,\u200b Kennedy acknowledged his alignment with libertarians on most issues. McArdle also mentioned that Kennedy has already gained support from party members \u200dwho appreciate his populist messaging and are \u200dactively volunteering for\u2064 his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite their shared\u2064 values, there are some policy differences between Kennedy \u200cand\u200c the\u200c Libertarian Party. McArdle highlighted his stance on the Environmental Protection \u200cAgency and\u2063 certain regulations, which he aims\u2062 to expand. She emphasized the importance of open dialogue and\u200b Kennedy&#8217;s willingness \u2063to listen to libertarian concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Kennedy has expressed frustration with \u2063what he perceives as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-times-transgender-athletes-dominated-womens-sports\/\" title=\"5 Times Transgender Athletes Dominated Women\u2019s Sports\">unfair playing field<\/a> within the Democratic\u2064 Party.\u2064 When asked about the\u2062 possibility of an independent \u2064bid for the White\u2063 House, he responded \u200cthat he is open to it, suggesting that he wants to keep his\u200d options open.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200b development has raised concerns among Democrats, who fear that Kennedy&#8217;s third-party run could split the vote and potentially benefit former President Donald Trump. A recent poll revealed that one-third of Democrats would consider\u200d voting for Kennedy if he were to run as an independent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">The Libertarian Party, known for its commitment to individual rights and freedom, is currently the third-largest\u2064 political party in the United States. In the 2020 Presidential Election, their candidate received 1.2 percent \u200bof\u200b the\u2064 popular vote, while in 2016, their candidate secured\u2062 over three percent.<\/div>\n<p>The impact of a third-party candidate cannot be underestimated, especially in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-kennedy-libertarian-party-run-could-tilt-election-officials\/\" title=\"Kennedy Libertarian Party Run May Impact Election: Officials\">closely contested \u200cswing states<\/a>. In Wisconsin, \u2064President Biden won by\u2063 less than 21,000 votes, and in Georgia, the margin was even tighter, with a victory\u200c margin of under 12,000 votes. With the 2024 election predicted to be another toss-up, even \u2062a slight increase in votes for a third-party candidate could \u2062be decisive.<\/p>\n<p>If Kennedy decides\u200c to join the Libertarian Party, he will need to earn the nomination. McArdle made it clear that the party&#8217;s presidential nomination won&#8217;t be handed to anyone and that Kennedy would have\u200d to prove his dedication \u2062and garner support.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u200cpolitical\u2062 climate \u200ccontinues to evolve rapidly, \u2063Kennedy&#8217;s \u200dpotential \u2064shift from a Democrat to a third-party candidate adds an intriguing element to the upcoming election.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u2062 might Kennedy&#8217;s potential \u200bthird-party run in the 2024 election impact the current \u2063political landscape and voter support for the major parties?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Protection Agency (EPA) as a point of disagreement. While Kennedy has expressed \u200bsupport for the agency and \u200dits role in protecting the environment, many libertarians argue for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tucker-carlson-shreds-asa-hutchinson-over-transgender-treatments-for-kids\/\" title=\"Tucker Carlson criticizes Asa Hutchinson on transgender treatments for children.\">limited government intervention<\/a> in such matters. This difference in policy positions may present\u2064 a challenge for Kennedy in fully aligning himself\u2062 with the Libertarian Party.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Kennedy&#8217;s\u2064 potential \u2063third-party run in\u2063 the 2024 \u2063election has sparked excitement\u200b among his supporters and political observers. As a prominent \u200cDemocratic\u2064 candidate, his decision to explore \u200cthe option of running\u2062 outside of the two\u200d major parties \u200dsignifies a dissatisfaction with the current structure of American\u200d politics.<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s move \u2063could\u200c have significant implications for the race. As the political landscape \u200dbecomes increasingly polarized, \u200ca strong third-party candidate has the potential to attract voters who feel disillusioned or dissatisfied\u200d with \u200bboth major parties. This shift \u200din voter support could\u200d not\u200b only\u2063 impact the outcome of the election but also force the major parties to reassess their platforms and strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Kennedy&#8217;s populist messaging has \u200dstruck a chord with many Americans who are seeking a candidate who can address\u2062 their concerns and champion their interests. His\u2063 ability\u200c to connect with \u2064voters on a personal level and his commitment to issues such as income inequality and \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kaylee-mcghee-white-says-space-force-hiring-practice-shows-military-unreadiness\/\" title=\"Kaylee McGhee White claims Space Force hiring reveals military 'unpreparedness'.\">social justice make<\/a> him a formidable contender.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that a third-party run is not without its\u2063 challenges. The\u200b two-party system in the United \u2063States is deeply ingrained in the political culture and has historically made it difficult for third-party candidates to gain traction. The winner-takes-all nature of the electoral\u200b system and the\u2063 lack of media coverage for third-party candidates further limit their chances of success.<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s decision to explore the possibility of a third-party run also raises questions about\u200b the future of the Democratic\u200c Party. His departure from \u2064the party&#8217;s nomination \u2062process and potential split in its voter base may lead\u2062 to internal \u2064divisions and a reevaluation of party values \u2064and \u2064strategies. This could have \u200dlong-term implications for the party&#8217;s stability and ability\u2064 to attract voters in future elections.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Robert F. Kennedy&#8217;s potential \u200bthird-party run in the 2024 election has the potential to shake \u2062up the\u2064 political landscape.\u2062 His alignment with the Libertarian Party\u200d and his populist \u2062messaging have gained support from a diverse range of voters. However, challenges such as the two-party system and the need to fully align with \u200bparty values may pose obstacles to his\u200d success. Regardless of the\u2064 outcome, Kennedy&#8217;s decision \u200creflects a growing dissatisfaction with the current political system and may prompt\u2063 a reevaluation of\u200d party dynamics\u200b and \u200delectoral \u2063strategies in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy&#8217;s potential third-party run could reshape the political landscape for the 2024 election, says a party official. 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