Impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Candidacy on Trump and Biden in 2024

SOURCE thehill.com
Democratic strategist James Carville believes that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may hurt former President Trump more than President Biden in a likely 2024 rematch.

Key Points

  • Carville and Ramaswamy believe Kennedy's candidacy could benefit Trump by pulling votes away from Democrats.
  • Kennedy's running mate is entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan.
  • Other third-party candidates like Cornel West and Jill Stein are also running in the upcoming election.

Pros

  • Kennedy's candidacy may draw votes away from Trump in a general election.

Cons

  • Other third-party candidates like Cornel West and Jill Stein could pose a more significant challenge for Biden.
  • Polls suggest RFK Jr. may hurt Biden more than Trump by a slim margin in a general election.