Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Presidential Campaign Challenges

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unlikely to qualify for the CNN debate due to polling and ballot access challenges, but is gearing up for the September ABC News debate. He faces hurdles in gaining ballot access in all 50 states, but has made progress in some states.

Key Points

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unlikely to qualify for the CNN debate due to polling and ballot access challenges
  • He faces an uphill battle in gaining ballot access in all 50 states ahead of November
  • Kennedy has already qualified to appear on the ballot in nine states, representing 139 electoral votes

Cons

  • Struggling to meet CNN's polling threshold and secure ballot access in enough states
  • Facing legal challenges and delays in submitting signatures for ballot access
  • Risks missing out on media attention and debate participation