Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Drops Democratic Primary Bid And Will Run For President As Independent
October 9, 2023 11:58AM CDT
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks during a campaign event at Independence Mall, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’ll run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid.
Kennedy announced his move Monday in Philadelphia.
The decision by Kennedy adds a wrinkle to a 2024 race that’s heading toward a likely rematch between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican ex-President Donald Trump.
Kennedy is a longtime environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist and a member of one of the most famous Democratic families in politics.
Kennedy was running a long-shot bid and has better favorability ratings among Republicans than Democrats.
A Democratic National Committee spokesman who was asked for comment on Friday responded with an eye roll emoji.
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