Robert Kennedy didn’t make the debate stage, but he did answer the same questions in another event
The independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not be among his more well-known rivals when they discuss on CNN.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wasn’t with his better-known rivals, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump , when they debated Thursday in Atlanta.
However, Kennedy replied in real-time to the exact questionsregarding inflation, COVID-19’s response, and abortion which were asked of Biden and Trump during a livestream that was unique on the platform X. The host John Stossell kept Kennedy’s answers within the same time limits imposed on other candidates.
On a stage by himself on a stage in Los Angeles, Kennedy opened his show, called The Real Debate, by making the accusation that CNN who hosted the main debate in the event, of colluding with both and the Republican as well as Democratic parties to prevent him from attending.
“This is something that’s important for our democracy because Americans feel like the system is rigged,” Kennedy stated in his opening remarks. “This is exactly the kind of merger of state and corporate power that I’m running to oppose.”
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Apart from the livestreamed reaction in the discussion, Kennedy has nothing scheduled for his public calendar in the upcoming weeks. And neither does his running his ally the an philanthropist Nicole Shanahan.
After a busy spring, which saw him travel across the nation for a series of political rallies, fundraising and other non-traditional events for the campaign, Kennedy appears to be relaxing.
Kennedy’s absence of his main stage for debate and on the campaign trail could be a danger for his insurgent effort to change his Republican as well as Democratic supremacy of the U.S. political system. The candidate is not able to afford the flurry of commercials on television and must use large amounts of money that the money he has to secure the right to vote. Public appearances are a cheap method to get supporters excited and boost media coverage which is essential to keep him current.
Kennedy claims he won’t be able to win the election unless voters recognize that he’s running and believe that he’s able to defeat Biden as who is a Democrat and Trump as who is a Republican. This issue will grow more urgent with the debate that will be and then the major conventions of the parties in August and July, will force more people to follow the race.
But, Kennedy has maintained a constant stream of posts on social media, and continues to appear for interviews, the most recent on talk presenter Dr. Phil.
“Mr. Kennedy offers a packed agenda for July that includes a number of public events, most of them in the East Coast and including one large rallies,” said Stefanie Spear the Kennedy Campaign spokesperson. “We will start announcing the events next week.”
In the Thursday discussion on CNN The broadcaster hosted candidates who had shown the strength of their polls in four reliable polls and access to the ballot in sufficient states to be able to win the presidency. Kennedy did not meet his requirements in both of these requirements.
He has expressed his displeasure over the rules, claiming CNN of collusion in a conspiracy with Biden in collusion with Biden Trump by filing a formal complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission and threatening to bring suit.
Kennedy was not on stage however his supporters were an active presence in the streets surrounding the hall where he debated.
A few Kennedy supporters put up a stand selling lemonade just a few blocks away from the spinning room where the press was assembled. A sign above the stand read “CNN Lemons = Kennedy Lemonade.” Others held “Heal the Divide” signs. A few feet away was an Kennedy campaign bus played music.
Sujat Desai, a 20-year old pupil from Pleasanton, California, who believes in Kennedy and Kennedy, has said that Kennedy’s absence in the presidential debate was a huge obstacle he must over come.
“I don’t think there’s any way to get awareness if you’re not on the debate stage,” Desai declared. “I think it’s a pretty lethal blow not to be in this debate, and it would be detrimental not to be in the next.”
However, Desai said he won’t be swayed from casting a vote for Kennedy even if he seems as a distant possibility in November.
“I think this is probably the strongest I’ve seen an independent candidate in a while, so I’ll give him that,” Desai stated. “I believe he’s performing well. His policies are solid enough to win. I’m just not sure whether people are aware.”
Third-party and independent candidates like Kennedy have a very long shot But Kennedy’s candidacy has been arousing the partisans from both parties who are worried that he could influence the outcome against them. Biden supporters fear that his famed Democratic namesake and record of environmental activism will influence voters away from the left. Trump supporters worry that about his unique views, especially his questions of the scientific consensus that vaccinations can be safe as well as effective. can appeal to those who may otherwise choose Trump.
Christy Jones, 54, an integrative fitness and mindful coach who is from Glendora, California, worries people won’t even know Kennedy is running for president without him sitting alongside Biden and Trump during the debate. She said that he’s visible on her social media feeds, and she’s sure that he’s making himself known.
“I do feel like he could still win if people choose to be courageous,” she added. “If all the people who really wanted change supported him, he’d be in. People are calling for change.”
Up until recently, Kennedy’s website advertised a range of events that took weeks or even months in advance, such as private and public rallyings. He hosted comedy nights with famous comedians in Michigan as well as Tennessee.
Since he attended the premiere on June 15, an upcoming film about fighting the addiction problem, Kennedy has been dark even though he continues to advocate in-person and online hosting events for his followers.
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Cooper has reported on the story from Phoenix. Associated Press journalist Steve Peoples in Atlanta was a contributor to this report.