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RFK Jr. Challenges Biden to Drop Out, Proposes 'No Spoilers Pledge'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed a bold strategy to determine the Democratic candidate by suggesting a joint poll to decide who should face Trump.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak at a press conference in the Brooklyn borough of New York, on May 1, 2024.
Independent candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. campaigns for President of the United States at a rally on April 28, 2024 in Holbrook, Long Island, New York. The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump Republican super PAC, slammed Kennedy Jr. in a series on social media posts on Wednesday.
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Overview

  • RFK Jr. suggests that President Biden should withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, claiming he could more effectively challenge Trump.
  • Kennedy's proposal includes conducting a 50-state poll with Biden to see who performs better against Trump, with the weaker candidate stepping down.
  • Recent polls show a mixed picture, with some suggesting Kennedy could draw more votes from Trump, while others show him as a potential spoiler.
  • The Democratic National Committee has been actively working to marginalize Kennedy's campaign, linking him with conservative elements.
  • Kennedy's stance on various issues like abortion and his anti-vax comments have been points of contention in the campaign.