(Congressional Agenda) – If you’ve been politically active for any amount of time, you’re probably well aware of the term “Republican In Name Only,” or RINO, a label typically applied to establishment Republicans who sell out their principles and values in order to keep a cushy job in Congress where the only work they actually get done is keeping themselves in a position of power. However, I bet you have never heard of an “Independent in Name Only,” or IINO, which, admittedly, is not as clever as RINO, but it’s now a thing thanks to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
According to The Western Journal, Kennedy finally announced who his vice presidential running mate will be on the campaign trail — he’s running as an independent — it’s attorney and extremely generous Democratic donor and activist Nicole Shanahan. And just like that, independent voter dreams of having a more moderate, middle-of-the-road option for president other than Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump just went “poof!”
Of course, the vast majority of Americans seem content to cast a ballot for Trump — and unfortunately some for Biden too — so it’s not like Kennedy had much of a chance to begin with. But for those who were hesitant to vote Trump, and already decided against a Democrat candidate, Kennedy seemed like a good choice.
“Early Wednesday morning on his Truth Social platform, former President Donald Trump gleefully responded to Shanahan’s selection by denouncing her as a ‘Liberal’ and predicting that both Kennedy and Shanahan would probably face indictments from establishment Democrats whose electoral prospects the left-leaning independent ticket now threatens,” the report said.
“RFK Jr. is the most Radical Left Candidate in the race, by far. He’s a big fan of the Green New Scam, and other economy killing disasters. I guess this would mean he is going to be taking votes from Crooked Joe Biden, which would be a great service to America,” Trump’s post started off.
“Kennedy has indeed built his reputation partly on environmental activism. In 2017, he criticized then-President Trump for ‘turning America into a petrostate.’ That stance certainly would endear him to some traditional left-leaning voters,” the article continued.
A lot of anti-establishment voters were attracted to Kennedy due to his heavy criticisms of the COVID vaccine and the mandates that went along with it. He also made it clear he was no fan of financially supporting Ukraine in their war with Russia. A lot of his positions threaten to take a chunk of voters away from Trump’s base.
However, with the announcement of Shanahan as his vice presidential pick, it’s not likely many in the MAGA crowd will jump ship over to Kennedy and it seems Trump knows that.
“His running mate, Nicole Shanahan, is even more ‘Liberal’ than him, if that’s possible. Kennedy is a Radical Left Democrat, and always will be!!!” Trump stated on social media.
“It’s great for MAGA, but the Communists will make it very hard for him to get on the Ballot,” Trump continued. “Expect him, and her, to be indicted any day now, probably for Environmental Fraud!”
Look for Democrats to attempt the same strategy they used against Trump, trying to remove RFK Jr. from the ballot in certain states to prevent him from swaying any Biden voters.
“He is Crooked Joe Biden’s Political Opponent, not mine. I love that he is running!” Trump finished.
RFK Jr. is the most Radical Left Candidate in the race, by far. He’s a big fan of the Green New Scam, and other economy killing disasters. I guess this would mean he is going to be taking votes from Crooked Joe Biden, which would be a great service to America. His running mate,…
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) March 27, 2024
“On Tuesday, Bloomberg/Morning Consult released the results of polls in seven anticipated battleground states. Those polls asked voters to choose from among five candidates: Trump, Biden, Kennedy, independent candidate Cornel West and Green Party candidate Jill Stein. Per RealClear Polling, Trump tied Biden in Michigan and held a two-point lead in Wisconsin,” the article read.
“But the former president led by a whopping six percentage points in Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Poll respondents in Georgia, meanwhile, gave Trump a seven-point lead,” it divulged.
Given the fact Americans are all-in for the two-party system, I highly doubt any kind of independent stands a chance against giants like Trump or Biden. Still, anything is possible. Maybe a lot of left-leaning independents will throw in behind Kennedy?
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RFK the most honest of the three and a thoughtful man. He is not totally green and is against government mandates such as no gas cars by 2035, no gas stoves etc. He is reasonable and well informed on issues. He does not spend time bad mouthing and slamming everyone besides himself.