Staff Reports
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may have thrown a big, shiny endorsement to Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. Still, it appears he isn’t retreating to a quiet corner of the political arena. Instead of playing the part of the disgruntled former candidate who takes his ball and goes home, Kennedy is embracing the political fray with gusto. He remains actively engaged, warning voters about just how disastrous the Democratic ticket truly is for the upcoming election.
Kennedy’s recent appearance on News Nation’s “Cuomo” provided ample evidence that he is far from done making his voice heard. For someone with a lineage steeped in Democratic politics, he has surprisingly frank opinions regarding the current state of the party. Instead of simply denouncing the Democratic Party as a whole—though there is certainly plenty to criticize—Kennedy singularly fixed the spotlight on Vice President Kamala Harris. Perhaps he recognizes that dissecting the Democratic ticket can be a slippery slope, but isolating Harris makes it clear where his disdain lies.
RFK Jr. tells Chris Cuomo he doesn’t believe Kamala Harris is worthy enough to be President:
“I had no way to grow and our polling was showing that if I stayed in the race, vice president Harris would win, and I did not want that outcome. I don't think that vice president Harris… pic.twitter.com/k8dFHxHRmd
— End Tribalism in Politics (@EndTribalism) September 4, 2024
When asked why he didn’t opt for a neutral position to attract attention from both sides, Kennedy laid it out plainly. His decision to drop out of the race stemmed from polling that suggested Harris could notch up a win if he stayed in the run. The bold move demonstrates his commitment—not to his aspirations for the presidency—but to ensuring that America avoids another catastrophic stint under a Harris-led administration.
Kennedy lamented the alarming reality that the Democrats appeared to have traded in Joe Biden for a younger version of the same problematic narrative. His criticisms of Harris were sharp, poking fun at her repeated struggles with coherent speech and seemingly endless word salads. He highlighted the dire need for a president who can engage meaningfully with the public, articulating policy without fumbling through the basic elements of English—two skills Harris seems to lack.
The Democratic establishment had high hopes for Harris, expecting her to bring fresh, articulate energy to the ticket. Instead, they seem to have accidentally upgraded to a Biden 2.0 model, complete with the same stumbles and missteps. It raises the question: how did they go from electing a commander-in-chief who could barely string together a sentence to nominating a vice president who appears to be a carbon copy of that train wreck?
While Trump may not be regarded for his eloquence either, there’s no denying that he can engage with the media in a way that keeps him relevant and in the public eye. Time and again, he has proven capable of handling tough questions, something that Harris struggles to manage even in the softest of interview environments. When looking at the current political landscape, the choice of aligning with Trump isn’t just an endorsement but a strategic move against the disarray of the Democratic ticket. Kennedy’s choice to throw his support behind the former president reflects a keen understanding of the stakes involved in the upcoming election.
