Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Bid for Presidential Debate

SOURCE www.axios.com
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a shot at making the June presidential debate, aiming to be the first independent candidate on stage in 32 years. The clock is ticking on hitting polling and ballot access thresholds.

Key Points

  • Needs to hit 15% in four national polls to qualify for the debate
  • Must achieve ballot access in enough states to have a shot at winning 270 electoral votes
  • Facing time constraints with a deadline of June 27 for ballot access

Pros

  • Potential to bring a fresh perspective to the presidential debate stage
  • Historic opportunity as the first independent candidate in 32 years to qualify

Cons

  • Challenges in meeting polling and ballot access thresholds within a tight timeline
  • Uncertainty due to the validation process of signatures