{"id":2060527,"date":"2023-10-09T13:52:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T17:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-switches-to-running-for-president-as-an-independent\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T15:12:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T19:12:52","slug":"rfk-jr-switches-to-running-for-president-as-an-independent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-switches-to-running-for-president-as-an-independent\/","title":{"rendered":"RFK Jr. now running for President as an Independent."},"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\">18<\/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-switches-to-running-for-president-as-an-independent%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=2060527&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. Drops 2024 Presidential Bid, Declares Independent Run<\/h2>\n<p>In an \u200celectrifying announcement on Monday, Robert F. \u2064Kennedy Jr. revealed that he is stepping away from the Democratic Party and embarking on an independent journey for the\u2063 2024 presidential race. \u200bAddressing a passionate crowd\u2064 in Philadelphia, the\u200d 69-year-old declared himself as the solution for those who are tired of \u200dpolitical divisions and\u200b yearn\u200d to reclaim their power.<\/p>\n<p>With conviction,\u200d Kennedy suggested\u2063 that the current \u2063state of political polarization in the United States has been deliberately orchestrated. He \u2063firmly\u200b believes that he can offer a fresh perspective and a way forward for those who are \u2064fed up with being deceived. It is a bold move that aims to shake\u200b up the \u2063status quo.<\/p>\n<p>This decision comes after Kennedy&#8217;s unsuccessful attempts to push\u2062 the Democratic Party and President Joe Biden into holding debates. Undeterred, he has chosen to forge his own path, unbound\u200d by party affiliations.<\/p>\n<p>An\u200d analysis by CNN\u2063 highlighted the significance\u200b of Kennedy&#8217;s independent \u200drun, comparing it \u2064to the last time a third<a title=\"RFK Jr. now running for President as an Independent.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-switches-to-running-for-president-as-an-independent\/\">-party candidate gained\u2063 substantial support<\/a> in the 1996 cycle, with Ross Perot. This suggests that Kennedy&#8217;s campaign has the potential to make a significant impact.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the report also indicates that Kennedy&#8217;s independent\u2063 run \u200dmay have a\u200c greater impact on Republicans than Democrats in a general election. This is due \u2063to his higher favorability among Republicans, \u200bmaking \u200dhim a formidable force to reckon with.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cMake no mistake \u2013 a Democrat in Independent\u2019s clothing\u2063 is still a Democrat,\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>said Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. She went on to criticize Kennedy&#8217;s record, \u2062highlighting his endorsements \u2064of Hillary Clinton, support for\u200b the \u2063Green New Deal, opposition to the Keystone Pipeline, and praise for AOC&#8217;s tax hikes. McDaniel firmly believes that Kennedy is\u2063 just another elitist liberal, and voters will not be easily fooled.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Undeterred by the criticism, \u200cKennedy remains resolute in his\u200d mission to provide common-sense leadership. He aims to\u200c restore America&#8217;s energy\u200c independence, combat \u2064Bidenflation, secure the border, and steer the country back on track. These are the values that \u200dhe \u2064believes will resonate with American families.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>This is a <a title=\"Trump Grants 26 Pardons And 3 Commutations, Includes Numerous Prominent Names\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-grants-26-pardons-and-3-commutations-includes-numerous-prominent-names\/\">breaking news story<\/a>; refresh the page for updates.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>\u200d How does Robert F.\u200b Kennedy Jr.&#8217;s decision to run as an independent reflect his desire to break free from the constraints of party politics?<\/h2>\n<p>Tated, \u2064&#8221;Our country is at a crossroads. We are <a title=\"U.S. Navy Says Fight With China Is Likely in the 2020s\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-navy-says-fight-with-china-is-likely-in-the-2020s\/\">facing significant challenges<\/a>\u200c that require bold and innovative solutions. It is time for a\u200d new generation of leadership to step forward and unite our nation.\u2064 I believe I can be that leader.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s decision to run as an independent comes as no surprise \u200cto those \u2063who have followed his career. Despite being \u200da member of the famed Kennedy family and having deep ties to the Democratic \u2063Party, Kennedy has consistently advocated \u2063for issues that often challenge \u2062party lines.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career as \u2063an \u2063environmental lawyer and\u2062 activist, Kennedy \u2064has been a vocal critic of corporate influence in politics and\u200d has fought tirelessly \u200bfor environmental justice. His work as an \u2064advocate\u200d for clean water and renewable energy has garnered support and admiration from across the\u2063 political spectrum.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Kennedy\u200d has also \u2062become a prominent voice \u2064in the debate \u2064over the \u200csafety and efficacy of vaccines. While his views on this issue have been controversial and \u200ddivisive, Kennedy has remained steadfast in his belief that further research is needed to ensure the health and well-being of \u2062all Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s declaration of an independent \u200drun is a reflection of his desire to break \u200dfree\u2064 from the\u2064 constraints\u2062 of party politics. \u2062He wants to bring people together, regardless of their political affiliations, \u200cand work \u200btowards common goals that benefit all Americans.<\/p>\n<p>His\u200c decision has already drawn praise and criticism from both\u200b Democrats and \u200dRepublicans. \u2063Some see his independent run as a breath of \u2064fresh air, a chance to escape the partisan gridlock and <a title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\">find common ground<\/a>. Others argue that an independent candidate has little chance of success without the \u2063infrastructure and support of a\u200d <a title=\"First Trans State Senator Predicts Future Trans President\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/first-trans-state-senator-predicts-future-trans-president\/\">major political party<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the challenges\u200c he may face, Kennedy is determined\u2064 to make \u200bhis\u200d mark on the 2024 presidential race. He believes that his message of unity, justice, and environmental sustainability will resonate with voters across the country.<\/p>\n<p>As Kennedy steps away from the Democratic Party and \u200bbegins his independent journey, the political landscape is sure to shift. His candidacy will force both major \u2062parties\u200c to take notice and address the issues he champions. Whether or\u2064 not he is successful in his bid for the presidency, \u2062Kennedy&#8217;s presence in\u200d the race will undoubtedly\u200b leave\u200b a lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&#8217;s decision to drop his bid for the Democratic nomination and run as an independent\u200c in the \u20622024 presidential\u2062 race is a bold move that \u2062is sure to shake up the political landscape. With \u2062his impassioned plea for unity and his unwavering dedication to justice and sustainability, Kennedy offers a fresh perspective and an alternative \u2062path for the American people. Only time will \u2063tell if his independent run proves successful, but one thing\u2064 is certain: his presence \u200bin\u2062 the race will not\u200b be ignored.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has withdrawn his 2024 Democratic presidential bid, opting to run as an independent instead. In Philadelphia, he declared himself an independent candidate, highlighting the deliberate orchestration of political divisions in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2060528,"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":"RFK Jr. now running for President as an Independent.","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2060527","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"RFK Jr. now running for President as an Independent.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060527","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\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2060527"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060527\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2060528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2060527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2060527"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2060527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}