R.F.K. Jr.’s Battle to Get on the Ballot
The Daily
Building a broader platform as an independent candidate
Starting as a Democratic protest candidate due to dissatisfaction with the pandemic response and vaccine efficacy, Kennedy transitioned into an independent candidate by focusing on broader issues like democracy threat. By leaving the Democratic party, he aimed to appeal to a larger audience and stake a claim on the American electorate, as seen in his declaration as an independent candidate in October.
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