{"id":2061366,"date":"2023-10-09T22:12:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T02:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-announces-independent-run-for-president-switching-from-democratic-party\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T22:14:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T02:14:11","slug":"rfk-jr-announces-independent-run-for-president-switching-from-democratic-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-announces-independent-run-for-president-switching-from-democratic-party\/","title":{"rendered":"RFK Jr. declares independent presidential bid, leaves 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\">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-announces-independent-run-for-president-switching-from-democratic-party%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=2061366&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>Robert F.\u200c Kennedy Jr. Announces Independent Presidential\u2063 Run<\/h2>\n<p>In a passionate speech at the National Constitution Center\u200b in Philadelphia, Robert F. Kennedy \u200cJr. declared his candidacy for\u200d president as an independent. He criticized the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for &#8220;rigging&#8221; the primary elections and vowed to fight against \u200ccorporate corruption and the influence of big tech, Wall\u2064 Street, and other powerful entities.<\/p>\n<h3>Declaration\u2064 of Independence<\/h3>\n<p>Mr. Kennedy emphasized his desire to create a new declaration of independence \u200cfor the entire nation, distancing himself \u200cfrom the\u200b two major political parties and declaring independence from the corporations\u200c and elites \u2062that he believes have\u2064 hijacked the government.<\/p>\n<h2>Challenges from the DNC<\/h2>\n<p>Despite initially stating that he would run as a Democrat, Mr. Kennedy faced \u200droadblocks \u200dfrom\u2064 the DNC, which he claims\u200c is trying to prevent a fair primary election. \u200bHe cited the organization&#8217;s decision to \u200dgive full support to President Biden and the replacement of New Hampshire as the first primary state as examples of the DNC&#8217;s interference.<\/p>\n<h3>Meeting with Party Leaders<\/h3>\n<p>Mr. Kennedy met with Libertarian Party Chair Angela McArdle, sparking speculation about a potential alliance. \u200dHowever, no commitment has been made.<\/p>\n<h2>Path\u2064 to Victory<\/h2>\n<p>Despite skepticism from media pundits, Mr. Kennedy expressed \u2063confidence in his chances of winning the presidency. He believes that his campaign appeals to a wide range of voters \u200cwho are disillusioned with the two major\u200c parties and are seeking an alternative candidate.<\/p>\n<h3>Support from Diverse Voters<\/h3>\n<p>Supporters of Mr. Kennedy include conservatives, moderates, independents, and liberals who are drawn to\u200b his promises\u200b of fighting corporate\u2062 corruption, healing the divide, and protecting Second\u200d Amendment rights. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ioc-president-will-not-add-fuel-to-summer-olympics-cancellation-rumors\/\" title=\"IOC president will \u2018not add fuel\u2019 to Summer Olympics cancellation rumors\">recent poll showed<\/a> that he is pulling support from both President\u2062 Biden and former \u2063President Trump.<\/p>\n<h2>Building Coalitions and Overcoming\u2062 Labels<\/h2>\n<p>If elected, Mr.\u200b Kennedy plans to build coalitions from both sides of the aisle and work towards bipartisan solutions. He believes that independence goes beyond party affiliation\u200d and \u200btribal thinking, and that labels are becoming less relevant in today&#8217;s \u2062political landscape.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Kennedy plan to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-reps-jordan-issa-demand-transparency-from-irs-over-partisan-leak-of-tax-records\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Reps. Jordan, Issa Demand Transparency From IRS Over \u2018Partisan\u2019 Leak Of Tax Records\">address income inequality<\/a> and create opportunities for economic and social mobility, and what \u2064policies does he propose to achieve these goals<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of big money\u2063 in politics.<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy, a prominent environmental lawyer and activist, stressed the urgency of addressing environmental issues and highlighted\u2064 the need for strong and immediate action to combat climate change. He pointed out that the current administration had neglected these \u2063pressing issues, putting corporate interests ahead of the planet&#8217;s well-being.<\/p>\n<p>In his speech,\u2064 Kennedy called\u200c for a Green New Deal, inspired\u2063 by the\u2064 policy proposal advocated \u200dby Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez \u200cand Senator Ed Markey. He emphasized the importance of transitioning to clean \u200dand renewable energy sources, creating jobs in the\u200b green economy, and ensuring environmental justice for all communities.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Kennedy emphasized \u200dthe importance of \u200bhealthcare\u2062 as a basic human right. He criticized\u2063 the profit-driven healthcare system that prioritizes corporate interests over \u200dthe \u200cwell-being of individuals. Kennedy pledged to work towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-announces-independent-run-for-president-switching-from-democratic-party\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. declares independent presidential bid, leaves Democratic Party.\">achieving universal healthcare coverage<\/a> and reducing the exorbitant costs of prescription drugs.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to environmental and healthcare issues, Kennedy expressed his commitment to addressing income inequality\u200b and the struggles faced by working-class Americans. He proposed policies aimed at raising the minimum wage, ensuring fair taxation, and creating more opportunities for economic mobility\u2062 and upward social mobility.<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy&#8217;s announcement\u200c has stirred both excitement and \u2062skepticism among voters. While some view\u2062 him as a strong advocate for progressive values, others \u200cquestion his ability \u2062to navigate the complex world \u2062of politics \u200cand\u2063 bring about real change.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Kennedy&#8217;s status as a\u2064 member of the Kennedy family \u2062carries both advantages and burdens. While\u2063 it grants \u200dhim name recognition\u200c and a strong political legacy, \u2063it also invites scrutiny\u200d and high expectations. Kennedy acknowledged these challenges in his speech, assuring voters that he is prepared to work tirelessly to earn their trust and deliver on his promises.<\/p>\n<p>As an\u200b independent candidate, Kennedy faces an uphill battle. The two-party system has long dominated American politics, making it difficult for independent candidates to \u200dgain traction and secure the necessary support to mount a successful campaign. However, Kennedy&#8217;s passionate rhetoric and his commitment to progressive values may attract \u2064a significant portion of the electorate disillusioned by\u2062 the \u200dcurrent political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>With this announcement, Robert F. Kennedy\u2063 Jr. has set in motion a pivotal moment\u200c in\u2064 American politics. His campaign offers a different vision and\u2064 a call to action \u2063for\u2063 voters looking\u2064 for alternatives. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tony-lyons-rfk-jr-is-an-anti-corruption-candidate\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. is an anti-corruption candidate, says Tony Lyons.\">2024 presidential race approaches<\/a>, it will be interesting to see how Kennedy&#8217;s \u200dcandidacy resonates with \u200bthe American public and shapes the broader political discourse. Will he be able to disrupt \u2063the status quo and bring about the change he envisions, or will he be yet another voice lost\u2062 in the noise of the political\u2063 arena?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared himself an independent candidate for president, citing a belief in victory and alleging the DNC&#8217;s rigging of primary elections. 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