Robert F. Kennedy Jr declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more

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Kennedy's announcement complicates a 2024 race heading toward a rematch between President Joe Biden. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PHILADELPHIA - Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist and son of the former senator, announced on Monday in Philadelphia that he is dropping his Democratic Party bid for president and will run as an independent.

"People stop me everywhere, in airports and hotels and on the street. And they remind me that this country is ready for a history making change ... I'm here today I'm here to declare myself an independent candidate," Kennedy told a crowd of several hundred gathered in front of the National Constitution Center.

Kennedy's siblings - Kerry Kennedy, Rory Kennedy and Joseph Kennedy II - on Monday denounced their brother's candidacy in a statement:"Bobby might share the same name as our father, but he does not share the same values, vision or judgment. Today's announcement is deeply saddening for us."Kennedy's combination of deep-pocketed backers, famous name and lack of enthusiasm for Trump or Biden, could give his campaign heft, political strategists said.

At a Democratic National Committee gathering in St Louis last week, party faithful were both dismissive and concerned.

 

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