{"id":2050025,"date":"2023-09-29T17:34:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T21:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-planning-to-switch-from-democratic-to-independent-presidential-ticket-report\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T17:35:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T21:35:09","slug":"rfk-jr-planning-to-switch-from-democratic-to-independent-presidential-ticket-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-planning-to-switch-from-democratic-to-independent-presidential-ticket-report\/","title":{"rendered":"RFK Jr. reportedly considering independent presidential run, leaving Democratic party."},"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\">20<\/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%2Frfk-jr-planning-to-switch-from-democratic-to-independent-presidential-ticket-report%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=2050025&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--><h2>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Plans to \u200cRun as an Independent in \u20632024 Election<\/h2>\n<p>Exciting news in\u2062 the world of politics! Democratic \u200bpresidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making\u2063 a \u200cbold move by switching tickets and running as an independent in\u200b the upcoming\u2064 2024 \u200delection. \u200cAccording to a\u2063 campaign staffer, Kennedy&#8217;s party affiliation switch will be officially announced\u200b on October 9th in Pennsylvania. But that&#8217;s not all &#8211; Kennedy&#8217;s team is gearing up for a fierce battle with the Democratic National Committee, launching &#8220;attack\u200b ads&#8221; \u200cahead\u200b of the announcement.<\/p>\n<h3>The Fight Against the DNC<\/h3>\n<p>It seems that Kennedy has had \u2062enough of the \u200dDNC&#8217;s unfair treatment. A campaign insider revealed that Kennedy believes the DNC\u2062 is changing the\u2064 rules to exclude his\u200b candidacy, leaving him with no choice but to run as an independent. He has \u2062been vocal about his frustrations, accusing the\u2064 DNC of favoring President Joe Biden and manipulating the rules and primary schedule against him.<\/p>\n<p>One of the rules\u200d that Kennedy has \u2063taken issue with is \u200dthe penalty imposed on states that deviate \u200dfrom \u200dthe primary calendar order. These states can \u2064have their delegates\u200d cut by 50%, and candidates who campaign there won&#8217;t receive any delegates. \u2063This\u200b could be detrimental to Kennedy&#8217;s chances,\u200d especially as \u2064Biden maintains\u2062 a significant lead over him and fellow candidate Marianne Williamson.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We live in a time when a \u2063growing number of Americans think\u2064 that democracy is broken and \u2064that the political system is rigged,&#8221; Kennedy expressed in September. &#8220;The DNC&#8217;s recent actions confirm this outlook. It\u2064 will better serve America to\u200b run a fair and free primary election.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Exploring Third-Party Options<\/h3>\n<p>Rumors\u2064 have been swirling about Kennedy considering a \u2064third-party run, and it seems there may be some\u2063 truth to \u2062it. \u200bIn \u2063July, he met privately with Angela McArdle, chairwoman of the Libertarian Party, discussing \u2062his\u2063 commitment \u200dto running\u200d as a Democrat but\u2063 also expressing his libertarian leanings.<\/p>\n<p>The idea of a third-party run has Democrats concerned about the outcome of the general election. Some worry that\u2063 support \u2062for Green Party contender Cornel West \u200bor \u200bother third-party candidates \u2062could siphon \u2062enough votes away from Biden, potentially securing a victory\u2063 for former President Donald\u2062 Trump. Even\u200d Hillary Clinton reportedly advised Biden to take the third-party \u2063threat seriously and\u200b find a way to address it.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the concerns, recent polls have shown\u2062 that Republicans have a more favorable view of Kennedy \u2063than Democrats.\u2062 This\u2063 unexpected twist has added an extra layer of \u2064excitement \u2064and uncertainty to the\u2063 upcoming election.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Examiner\u200b has reached out to Kennedy&#8217;s campaign for confirmation and comment, so stay tuned for\u2063 more updates!<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u200cspecific plans\u200b does Robert \u2062F. Kennedy Jr. have \u2062to address climate change and\u200b protect \u2063the environment as an independent candidate?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  About \u200bthe party&#8217;s \u200black of support and in a recent interview, he stated, &#8220;The Democratic Party should be a party that is open to all voices\u200b and all perspectives. It should not \u200dbe a \u200cparty that stifles dissent and \u200bnarrows our choices.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s decision to run as an \u2064independent is \u2063a bold\u2062 move that reflects his\u2063 belief in the importance of choice and democracy. By breaking away from the \u2063Democratic Party, \u2062he is looking to\u200d challenge \u200cthe status\u2064 quo and\u2064 offer voters\u200c an alternative option.\u200b This decision is not without risks, \u200bas running as \u2062an\u200d independent candidate can\u200d be difficult\u200d without the backing of\u2064 a major political\u2064 party. However, Kennedy&#8217;s team is confident in their ability to mobilize support \u200band gain traction in \u2062the upcoming election.<\/p>\n<h3>A Focus on the Environment<\/h3>\n<p>One of the key issues that Kennedy plans \u2063to focus on is the environment. He has long been an advocate for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-union-leader-slams-bidens-job-killing-order-cost-us-jobs-needs-to-consider-future-of-country\/\" title=\"Top Union Leader Slams Biden\u2019s Job-Killing Order: \u2018Cost Us Jobs,\u2019 Needs To Consider \u2018Future Of Country\u2019\">addressing climate change<\/a> and \u200dprotecting our natural resources. As the \u200bfounder of Waterkeeper Alliance, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-planning-to-switch-from-democratic-to-independent-presidential-ticket-report\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. reportedly considering independent presidential run, leaving Democratic party.\">international organization dedicated<\/a> to \u2063clean water initiatives, Kennedy has a deep knowledge and understanding of the challenges that we face in preserving\u200b our \u200cplanet.<\/p>\n<p>During his\u200b time as a\u2062 Democratic candidate, Kennedy proposed several \u200cambitious\u2064 plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-goes-full-green-new-deal-tyrant-carbon-emissions-threaten-the-very-existence-of-our-planet-video\/\" title=\"Biden Goes Full Green New Deal Tyrant: Carbon Emissions Threaten \u201cthe Very Existence of our Planet\u201d (VIDEO)\">combat climate change<\/a>, including the implementation \u200bof a \u200bGreen New Deal and\u2064 the\u2064 transition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/outdated-solar-panels-wind-turbines-electric-car-batteries-will-clog-landfills-with-hazardous-waste-according-to-new-report\/\" title=\"Outdated Solar Panels, Wind Turbines, Electric Car Batteries Will Clog Landfills With Hazardous Waste According To New Report\">renewable energy sources<\/a>. As an independent candidate, he \u2062intends to continue advocating for\u200b these policies \u2063and work towards a sustainable future.<\/p>\n<h3>A Vision for Unity and\u200c Progress<\/h3>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s decision to run \u200das an independent reflects\u2063 his commitment to unity and progress. He believes that partisan\u200c politics \u200chave become a barrier to effective governance and\u2063 wants to bring people together\u200d to\u200b find common solutions. In a recent statement, he \u200bsaid, \u200c&#8221;We cannot let party \u2064loyalty blind us to the\u200b problems \u2062that exist in our country. We need leaders who \u2063are willing\u200d to\u2062 work\u2062 across party lines and put\u2062 the\u200c needs of the\u2064 American people\u200b first.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s campaign will focus on bringing people together, \u200cregardless of \u200cpolitical affiliation, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> on important issues. He \u2063believes that by\u2063 fostering a\u200d sense of unity and \u2063collaboration,\u2063 we can work towards a\u200d better future for all Americans.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>As Kennedy\u200d prepares to\u2063 officially announce his party switch \u2062on October 9th, the road ahead is uncertain but filled with \u200bpotential. Running\u200b as an independent \u2062candidate comes with its challenges, but it also offers an opportunity for Kennedy to break away from the \u2064limitations imposed by\u200d partisan \u2064politics and offer voters \u200ca fresh \u2064perspective.<\/p>\n<p>His \u200ddecision to challenge \u200dthe DNC and \u2063run as an independent reflects his determination\u2062 and belief \u2063in\u2063 the power of \u200cdemocracy.\u200b Kennedy&#8217;s campaign is poised to be one of resilience and innovation, as he\u200d seeks to redefine what it means to\u200c be a politician in today&#8217;s\u2063 polarized climate.<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 election approaches, all eyes will be on Robert F.\u2062 Kennedy Jr. \u2062and his independent \u2062campaign. Will his decision to break away \u200cfrom the Democratic Party resonate with voters? Only time will tell. What is clear, however, is that Kennedy&#8217;s\u200c candidacy\u2064 represents a \u200dnew chapter \u2064in American politics -\u2063 one that prioritizes choice,\u200d unity, and progress.<\/p>\n<p>Exciting times are ahead as we witness the unfolding of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&#8217;s \u2063independent\u200c campaign. Regardless of \u2062the outcome, his decision to \u2062challenge\u200d the\u2062 status quo and offer\u2063 voters\u2062 a fresh alternative serves as a\u200b reminder of the \u2064power of individual voices in shaping \u200cthe future of our democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. intends to run as an independent in the 2024 election, according to a campaign staffer. Kennedy&#8217;s party affiliation switch will be announced on Oct. 9 in Pennsylvania, accompanied by the launch of &#8220;attack ads&#8221; against the Democratic National Committee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2050026,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2050025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2050025"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2050025\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2050026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2050025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2050025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2050025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}