{"id":2173143,"date":"2024-02-10T13:32:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T18:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dnc-launches-billboards-attacking-rfk-jr-as-independent-candidate-campaigns-in-michigan\/"},"modified":"2024-02-10T13:36:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T18:36:27","slug":"dnc-launches-billboards-attacking-rfk-jr-as-independent-candidate-campaigns-in-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dnc-launches-billboards-attacking-rfk-jr-as-independent-candidate-campaigns-in-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"DNC targets RFK Jr. with billboards as he campaigns independently in Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/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%2Fdnc-launches-billboards-attacking-rfk-jr-as-independent-candidate-campaigns-in-michigan%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=2173143&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>The Democratic National Committee Takes Aim at RFK \u200bJr. with Billboards in \u2064Michigan<\/h2>\n<p>The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched a bold campaign in Grand Rapids, Michigan, targeting independent presidential candidate \u2063Robert\u2063 F. Kennedy Jr. \u200dand his Super PAC, American Values 2024. The \u2064billboards, strategically placed as Kennedy \u2063holds a rally in \u2062the city, \u2063highlight his acceptance of donations from a former Trump mega-donor.<\/p>\n<p>The eye-catching billboards, featuring\u2062 both \u2063Kennedy and Trump&#8217;s faces, bear the message, &#8220;RFK \u2064Jr. powered by MAGA Trump. Same biggest donor Timothy Mellon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Democratic National Committee funded billboard outside Grand Rapids, Michigan attacks RFK\u200c Jr\u200c as \u201cpowered by MAGA\/Trump\u201d<\/p>\n<p>RFK Jr is hosting \u2063a rally \u200chere \u200dlater today\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0llA55fWHk\">pic.twitter.com\/0llA55fWHk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Timcast News (@TimcastNews)\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TimcastNews\/status\/1756356970250969413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 10, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;RFK Jr. isn&#8217;t fooling anyone,&#8221; declares DNC Rapid\u200d Response Director Alex\u2064 Floyd.\u2063 &#8220;He&#8217;s powered and\u2062 bankrolled by the \u2063same extreme MAGA donor as Donald Trump, and Trump&#8217;s \u2062allies have already called him a useful chaos agent in this election.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Concerned \u200babout Kennedy&#8217;s\u200d independent bid potentially impacting the\u2063 2024 election, Democrats have expressed worry. Polls \u200bindicate that in a head-to-head matchup, Biden trails Trump by a slim \u200dmargin. However, when Kennedy and other candidates\u200c are factored in, Biden&#8217;s deficit widens.<\/p>\n<p>Undeterred, a spokesperson for the Kennedy campaign responds \u2062to the DNC&#8217;s billboards, \u200cstating, &#8220;Donors from across the political spectrum are supporting the Kennedy campaign as they are\u200d tired of the corruption in the\u200b two-party \u2062system. Instead, donors want an independent candidate who will heal the divide, restore the middle class, end \u2062the forever wars,\u200c unravel corporate capture, and the\u200b end chronic disease epidemic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Challenging the Status Quo<\/h3>\n<p>Kennedy, who initially entered\u200c the Democratic primary before switching to \u2062an independent bid, is still working to \u200csecure\u200b a spot on the ballot \u200din Michigan, \u200da <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-state-republicans-lead-democrats-by-six-points-on-generic-ballot\/\" title=\"Poll: State Republicans Lead Democrats by Six Points on Generic Ballot\">crucial battleground state<\/a>. In response, the \u2062DNC has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, alleging illegal coordination between\u200b the \u2064Kennedy campaign and American Values \u200c2024.<\/p>\n<p>Firing back, Kennedy accuses the DNC of attempting to suppress \u200cdemocracy and silence dissent.\u2062 He asserts that the party&#8217;s actions go against the core \u2064values his family \u2063helped build.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>While Kennedy has \u200bsecured spots on the\u2062 ballot in \u200bUtah \u200dand New Hampshire, his presence as an independent candidate continues to raise concerns \u200camong Democrats. With \u200cthe \u200bpotential to play spoiler in the election, Kennedy&#8217;s campaign is being closely watched as the race heats up.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Will the DNC&#8217;s efforts to undermine Kennedy&#8217;s\u2064 campaign\u2064 be successful \u200cin shaping public opinion \u2064and swaying voters in the 2024 \u200cpresidential election<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Made it clear that \u2063they want \u2062to maintain \u2062\u2063power at all costs. Kennedy&#8217;s\u2064 association with \u2062Trump&#8217;s mega-donor raises serious concerns \u2062about his independence and commitment to progressive values.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The billboards are\u2063 part of a larger effort by the DNC to undermine Kennedy&#8217;s campaign and portray him as aligned with the former president and his conservative agenda. The committee\u200b has previously criticized Kennedy\u200c for his stance on vaccines and his controversial views on public health.<\/p>\n<p>Kennedy, the\u200c son \u2063of the late Robert F. Kennedy Sr., has positioned himself as a champion for the environment and social justice. His Super\u2062 PAC, American Values 2024, seeks to advance a progressive agenda \u2063focused on clean\u2062 energy, \u200dhealthcare, and income inequality.<\/p>\n<p>However, the \u200cDNC&#8217;s attack on Kennedy&#8217;s funding sources suggests that his connection to Trump&#8217;s mega-donor \u200bundermines his credibility and authenticity. The committee argues that accepting donations from a \u2064Trump supporter goes against Kennedy&#8217;s\u200c purported commitment to progressive values and raises questions about his ability to challenge the\u200b status quo.<\/p>\n<p>In response to\u2064 the billboards, Kennedy&#8217;s campaign\u200b has accused the DNC of \u200bresorting \u200dto political \u2064tricks and avoiding \u2062substantive policy \u2062debates. They argue that the focus should be on the issues that matter to the American\u2064 people, such as climate\u2062 change and economic inequality.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the DNC&#8217;s efforts to undermine his campaign, Kennedy \u200bmaintains \u200da dedicated base of supporters who believe\u200d in his message and agenda. His rallies\u200c continue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sri-lanka-prepares-for-easter-bombing-anniversary-amid-ceaseless-protests\/\" title=\"Sri Lanka Prepares for Easter Bombing Anniversary amid Ceaseless Protests\">attract large crowds<\/a>, demonstrating a strong grassroots \u200bfollowing that transcends party lines.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Kennedy&#8217;s association with a Trump mega-donor may not necessarily alienate voters in today&#8217;s political landscape, where many\u200d are \u200bdisillusioned \u200bwith traditional \u2063party\u2062 politics and seek\u2063 alternatives to the status quo.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/governors-kemp-reynolds-push-back-on-trump-calling-heartbeat-laws-a-terrible-thing\/\" title=\"Kemp, Reynolds oppose Trump's criticism of heartbeat laws.\">2024 presidential \u200belection approaches<\/a>, the \u200bbattle between Kennedy and the DNC is likely to intensify. The billboards in Grand Rapids are just a small part of the larger campaign to shape public opinion and sway\u200b voters in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/huge-sidney-powell-witness-whom-ny-times-described-as-always-the-smartest-person-in-the-room-concludes-hundreds-of-thousands-of-votes-transferred-from-trump-to-biden-in-all-battleground-states\/\" title=\"HUGE! Sidney Powell Witness Whom NY Times Described as \"Always the Smartest Person in the Room\" Concludes Hundreds of Thousands of Votes Transferred from Trump to Biden IN ALL BATTLEGROUND STATES\">key battleground states<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it will be \u2062up to the voters to decide whether \u2062Kennedy&#8217;s association\u200c with a Trump mega-donor undermines his credibility\u2063 or if his message and platform \u200bresonate with \u2064the electorate\u200d despite these attacks. As the\u200d election season unfolds, it\u200b is\u200c clear that \u2062the \u2064DNC sees Kennedy\u2064 as a \u2063threat and is willing\u200b to expend resources to discredit his candidacy. The question remains: will they succeed?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DNC placed billboards in Grand Rapids, Michigan, criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&#8217;s Super PAC, American Values 2024, for accepting funds from a former Trump mega-donor. These billboards coincide with Kennedy&#8217;s rally at the St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids on Saturday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2173144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1981007877-scaled-e1707583970846.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2173143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1981007877-scaled-e1707583970846.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173143","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\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2173143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173143\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2173144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2173143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2173143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2173143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}