RFK Jr. Effect Stirs Both Biden and Trump Campaigns: Analysts

Published on April 29, 2024

It’s debatable who is most affected by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential bid, but it’s clear that his candidacy has an impact. Some contend that Mr. Kennedy is the most popular third-party candidate since Ross Perot in 1992. Similarly, this election cycle’s independent candidate likely appeals to disenchanted supporters of both parties. According to the most recent national NBC News poll, former President Donald Trump’s support is more eroded by the third-party vote than by President Joe Biden, especially from independent presidential candidate Mr. Kennedy. The impact of the other candidates remains within the poll’s margin of error....