WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention on May 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew from the ballot in Arizona, as both he and Donald Trump were set to appear miles apart in the Phoenix area on Friday amid speculation that Kennedy could drop his independent presidential bid and endorse the Republican nominee.Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
But on Thursday, Kennedy, his running mate Nicole Shanahan and all of their electors submitted notarized letters dated that day, withdrawing from the race in the state.Kennedy, the son of former attorney general Robert F. Kennedy and a nephew of former president John F. Kennedy, hasn't disclosed the reason for his Friday remarks, but they come as his campaign's momentum has slipped.
There's some evidence that Kennedy's staying in the race would hurt Trump more than Harris. According to a July AP-NORC poll, Republicans were significantly more likely than Democrats to have a favourable view of Kennedy. As well, when given a second choice of candidate, Trump had an advantage of 15 percentage points among Kennedy supporters.
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, speaks at a campaign event on Thursday in Sierra Vista, Ariz.
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