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The Daily Blast: Yikes: RFK Jr.’s Rich Running Mate Just Added $8 Million to His Effort
May 17, 2024
Veteran Democratic strategist Stephanie Schriock discusses Nicole Shanahan's $8 million donation to RFK Jr.'s campaign, highlighting the potential spoiler threat. They delve into the impact on swing states, challenges in the campaign, reaching uninformed voters, and the peril of spoiler candidates to democracy.
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- Nicole Shanahan's $8 million donation to RFK Jr.'s campaign enhances their presence in swing states.
- RFK Jr.'s potential as a spoiler in the election raises concerns about division within the anti-Trump electoral coalition.
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Major Financial Support from RFK Jr.'s Running Mate
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, has significantly boosted his campaign with a total contribution of $10 million, aiming to secure ballot placements in multiple swing states. The substantial financial backing from Shanahan has facilitated signature collection efforts, ensuring RFK's potential appearance on ballots across battleground states.
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