ANALYSIS: RFK Jr.’s Run as Independent Shakes Up Presumed Trump-Biden Rematch
With Robert F. Kennedy now running as an independent, the dynamics of the 2024 presidential race have become more unpredictable.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. makes a campaign announcement at a press conference in Philadelphia, Pa. on Oct. 9, 2023. Mr. Kennedy announced he will end his Democratic primary bid and will run for president as an independent. Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s switch from Democrat to independent has transformed him into a more potent wildcard in the 2024 presidential race.
As the son of a former U.S. senator and the nephew of a former U.S. president, Mr. Kennedy inherited name recognition and political clout, both of which can influence voters.
Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
