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RFK Jr. Draws Fire From All Sides After VP Pick

Democrats and Republicans chastised the selection of Silicon Valley lawyer and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan.
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RFK Jr. Draws Fire From All Sides After VP Pick
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (R) announces his running mate Nicole Shanahan (L) in Oakland, Calif., on March 26, 2024. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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OAKLAND, Calif.—Moments after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced Silicon Valley lawyer and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan as his running mate on March 26, the independent presidential candidate saw backlash from both Democrats and Republicans for the selection.

In Oakland, where Ms. Shanahan grew up, Mr. Kennedy called the ticket a spoiler for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.