Recent polls indicate a tight race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emerging as a significant third-party candidate. In Pennsylvania, 40% choose Trump, 38% Biden, 16% Kennedy, and 4% West. Kennedy's support in these key states ranges from 16-18%, potentially qualifying him for the debate stage. This development comes as Kennedy reboots his Latino outreach program, Viva Kennedy!, aiming to court Hispanic voters with a celebration of Cesar Chavez's life. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds Tulsi Gabbard's potential vice-presidential candidacy, with her name appearing on shortlists for both Trump and Kennedy. Gabbard has indicated a preference for Trump over Kennedy but has not confirmed any formal discussions regarding the vice-presidential role. Additionally, George Santos, facing 23 federal charges, has announced an independent bid for New York's First District, criticizing the GOP's handling of a $1.2T spending bill and distancing himself from the Republican Party.
RFK Jr. is about to name a running mate. Will he pick this California tech lawyer? https://t.co/DXdeJIzyUz
What makes RFK Jr.'s candidacy so obnoxious is that people will hear him spout absurd Kennedy-mythologizing nonsense like "My uncle, President Kennedy, left us a legacy of peace" and say to themselves "holy cow this is good," rather than "holy cow this insults my intelligence" https://t.co/8uUud7E2s7
This is set to be the biggest announcement of the 2024 Presidential race! @RobertKennedyJr will finally reveal his running mate in Oakland California on Tuesday the 26th of this month. https://t.co/J4nCAgjjKK
🔥WATCH: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Unleashes Passionate Defense of Free Speech in New Campaign Video, Condemns Government Censorship on Social Media | In a powerful new campaign video, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (@RobertKennedyJr) has emerged as a fervent advocate for the preservation… https://t.co/OQhjMyK6EW
Mr. Santos, who was expelled from his House seat representing New York’s 3rd Congressional District, announced earlier this month during President Biden’s State of the Union that he would be running for Congress again. https://t.co/bPAypSOfDD
“After today’s embarrassing showing in the House I have reflected and decided that I can no longer be part of the Republican Party...,” Mr. Santos said. https://t.co/bPAypSOfDD
In Arizona, the men are tied at 46% in a head-to-head match-up. Mr. Trump lost Hispanics in both states by roughly 25% last time. https://t.co/DCu9U6vHUu
“I am officially suspending my petitioning in #NY01 to access the ballot as a Republican and will be filling to run as an independent…,” he wrote on X Friday. https://t.co/bPAypSOfDD
Meet the former Dem Congressman facing more federal charges than George Santos https://t.co/Ml6g12PDku
🔴 Robert F Kennedy Jr takes leaf out of uncle JFK’s book to boost White House bid https://t.co/jFACuBE1xe
George Santos Breaks Up With GOP Ahead Of Post-Expulsion Bid For DC Return https://t.co/XJv2VoLBYq
Tulsi Gabbard reportedly named on running mate lists of both Trump and RFK Jr. https://t.co/vir372EFIU
Santos says he'll run as an independent after 'embarrassing showing' by GOP in House Friday https://t.co/kZMkB69Ygb
GEORGE SANTOS TRANSITIONS FROM GOP TO INDEPENDENT Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos, facing 23 federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering, announces an independent bid for NY's First District. His move comes after criticizing the GOP's handling of a $1.2T spending bill.… https://t.co/TluBtKemZY
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December, has announced he is running for the House again. For more: https://t.co/9J0brGmVpN
LaLota reacts to Santos' third-party bid for his seat: "Santos can watch me defend this important swing district and the November election results from his prison cell." @Axios https://t.co/Gnr7g6lqif
He would have a better chance as a democract. Expelled George Santos announces bid for return to Congress as Independent. https://t.co/Vn0Dot4OlS
"George Santos mounts third-party bid for Congress" https://t.co/iSwY8qOAQH Same thing with Menendez in New Jersey! Apparently, there's nothing a crooked politician hates more than the idea of having to get a REAL job!
In 2002, expelled — and imprisoned — ex-Rep. Jim Traficant (D-OH) won 15% in a losing effort against soon-to-be Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH). Seems unlikely expelled Rep. George Santos (I-NY) can match or beat this in NY01 bid, against Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) and Democratic nominee TBD.
So George Santos and Robert Menendez could both be running as independents in November. https://t.co/2fih1F15RN
Now that George Santos is an independent, RFK Jr still needs a running mate. Just a suggestion.
"Santos says he'll run as an independent after 'embarrassing showing' by GOP in House Friday." (via @rbeggin) https://t.co/4cMflkULLF
Former Rep. George Santos announced his third-party bid for Congress today. Should Santos get the signatures to make it on the ballot, he could siphon off GOP votes in a swing district that could help decide the House majority. https://t.co/x4Az0AOmVL
The Republican Party has become too corrupt for George Santos. https://t.co/Ae2kee840K
Tulsi Gabbard May Well Be a VP Candidate - and Not for Donald Trump https://t.co/23iW7LpyMM
🚨Announcement🚨 A man who never acted like a Republican decides he is no longer going to pretend to be a Republican. https://t.co/I5Qi9jbAkx
🚨Announcement🚨 A man who never acted like a Republican decided he is no longer going to pretend to be a Republican. https://t.co/I5Qi9jbAkx
When you’ve lost Kitara: George Santos announced today that the Republican Party has become such an embarrassment to him with their fraud and deceit that he is leaving the party and will now run as an independent. Story …https://t.co/Cs0bDzMGds
On Friday, the disgraced ex-congressman announced he would leave the GOP and make his quixotic congressional comeback attempt as an independent. https://t.co/6L4S1WpnUq
In the announcement, the campaign pointed to polls showing Mr. Kennedy is locked in a tight battle with Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump for the support of Hispanic voters. https://t.co/WSiKguoFbh
George Santos says the GOP is embarrassing him https://t.co/gAUMXj7vZQ
🚨Announcement🚨 After today’s embarrassing showing in the house I have reflected and decided that I can no longer be part of the Republican Party… The Republican Party continues to lie and swindle its voter base. I in good conscience cannot affiliate myself with a party that…
Ex-Democrat and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has been mentioned as a potential VP for both Trump and RFK Jr. She’s said to lean towards Trump instead of Kennedy, but we don’t really know if either wants her as a running mate. https://t.co/AJpHr10yGJ
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is under consideration to be vice president for presidential candidates Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., it was reported. Read more: https://t.co/3HyYSJlxW0 https://t.co/w3nLvjvgBA
My best guess from our polling model is that Kennedy is pulling slightly more support from Biden than Trump, costing Biden about 0.1 points net in the toplines. Not a huge effect (caveat: right now), but large enough to play spoiler in a close state (& thus the Electoral College)
Mr. Kennedy is seeking to tap into the goodwill that the Latino community showed his father, former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy. https://t.co/WSiKguoFbh
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to launch a Viva Kennedy! Latino outreach effort later this month in Los Angeles with a celebration of the life of civil rights icon and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. https://t.co/WSiKguoFbh
.@TulsiGabbard could have her choice of tickets as her name appears on two VP short lists https://t.co/gtqOoGSnZt https://t.co/gtqOoGSnZt
NEWS: It certainly sounds like @TulsiGabbard will NOT be running as @RobertKennedyJr’s VP. On Tuesday, RFK Jr. will be announcing his VP in Oakland. Gabbard says she plans on being at the Southern border on Tuesday. More: https://t.co/7L2V6Y3jX0 https://t.co/17GjulFfsc
Would @TulsiGabbard accept the job of Vice President for @realDonaldTrump? “I would.” I asked if she’s being vetted? Has she spoken to Trump about it? “I don’t know…I’ve met and talked to him before…but not on this topic.” Our interview here: https://t.co/7L2V6Y3jX0 https://t.co/ByQXq9Tifv
.@RobertKennedyJr reboots JFK’s Latino outreach program as Biden and Trump both court voting bloc https://t.co/QAc46H5UYx https://t.co/QAc46H5UYx
Go RFK Jr.!!! https://t.co/tQcXHPnmPj
Today's @CNN #poll reveals a tight race between #Biden and #Trump in PA and MI, but the surprise factor is @RobertKennedyJr's polling at 16-18% in these key states, potentially qualifying him for the #debate stage by pulling votes from both candidates. https://t.co/Nsfz9yiaBY
"A hypothetical four-way matchup including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Cornel West in addition to Trump and Biden suggests significant support for Kennedy in both states. In Pennsylvania, 40% choose Trump, 38% Biden, 16% Kennedy and 4% West, while in Michigan, it stands at 40%… https://t.co/bb3YjDGAi0