Rory Kennedy, sister of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voiced apprehensions on Monday regarding the potential impact of her brother's campaign on President Biden's chances for re-election. Citing recent polls indicating voter fatigue with both Biden and Trump, Kennedy highlighted the risk of votes being siphoned away from Biden, which could ultimately benefit Trump.
According to Kennedy, recent polls suggest that her brother's campaign could draw 70% of votes from Biden and 30% from Trump, potentially influencing the outcome of the election. Emphasizing the critical nature of the upcoming election, Kennedy expressed concerns that even a small shift in votes could sway the results in favor of Trump.
These concerns were raised just before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for the November general election. Shanahan, a philanthropist known for her support of Democratic causes, joined Kennedy's campaign after initially backing President Biden in 2020.
Notably, several members of the Kennedy family, including Kerry Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy II, and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, have previously criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s candidacy, labeling it as 'perilous for our country.' They questioned his alignment with the family's values and vision, contrasting him with his father, Bobby Kennedy, and uncle, President John F. Kennedy.
In response, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his candidacy, asserting that he shares the values of his family and enjoys support from other relatives. Despite internal family disagreements, Kennedy remains steadfast in his independent bid for the presidency.
