Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making a bold claim that he could potentially win a presidential election as a third-party candidate, a feat never achieved in modern U.S. history. Despite trailing in polls, both major-party campaigns, President Biden’s and former President Donald J. Trump’s, see Mr. Kennedy as a threat.
At a rally in Long Island, Mr. Kennedy shared results from his campaign’s polls, indicating victory in scenarios where he faces either Mr. Biden or Mr. Trump individually. He attributes his lag in a three-way race to voters acting out of fear.
He criticized both Democrats and Republicans for using fear tactics to sway voters, urging people to vote based on their values rather than fear. Mr. Kennedy acknowledged the differences between Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump but argued that certain divisive issues are used to divide the population.
Discussing the national debt and chronic disease, Mr. Kennedy highlighted the need for a unified approach. He expressed concern over the U.S.’s high Covid death rate, partly attributed to low vaccine uptake, which he has campaigned against despite scientific evidence supporting their safety and efficacy.
Mr. Kennedy criticized the nation’s pandemic response, including vaccine mandates and lockdowns, suggesting that the approach taken was flawed. He emphasized the importance of addressing issues like chronic disease and the national debt for the country’s future.
