RFK Jr. Says He Will Meet June Debate Qualifications, but Will He Be Included?

Published on May 17, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he will meet the qualifications established by CNN to participate in the June 27 presidential debate, but it’s uncertain if President Joe Biden will take part in the forum if that happens. The presumptive Democrat and Republican nominees agreed to take the stage in the earliest presidential debate in televised history on June 27 on CNN, the outlet confirmed in a May 15 press release. The current and former presidents will also meet for a Sept. 10 debate televised by ABC. According to debate qualification rules listed by CNN, a candidate’s name must appear on a sufficient number of state ballots to reach the 270 electoral vote threshold to win the presidency by the June 20 debate eligibility deadline, the outlet reported....

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