Staff Reports
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is gaining support from over a dozen of his relatives who are endorsing Democratic President Joe Biden. Kennedy, who is running as an independent after initially challenging Biden for the Democratic nomination, expressed no hard feelings over the family’s political differences. This acknowledgment came after his sister and other relatives endorsed Biden last week, a move signaling the Biden campaign’s seriousness in addressing a long-shot candidate leveraging his family name’s Democratic appeal.
In response to the endorsements, Kennedy discussed family debates orchestrated by his father, which taught him respectful ways to hold opposing views without animosity. Kennedy emphasized the importance of debating with information and passion, rather than leading to hatred due to disagreements. He expressed love for his family regardless of their differing opinions.
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged endorsements from more than a dozen of his relatives who are backing Biden, noting that he feels no ill will over the family political divide. https://t.co/nGcYVEuvpO
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Kennedy’s remarks were made in Michigan, where his campaign recently gained access to the general election ballot. The event was met with protests from several dozen demonstrators, who aimed to align Kennedy with former President Donald Trump. Despite these challenges, Kennedy maintains that disagreements with family can be handled in a “friendly” manner.
Previously, Kennedy publicly voiced his disagreements with his family on various issues but emphasized the importance of maintaining respectful discussions. After a super political action committee supporting his campaign aired a TV ad featuring imagery from John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential run, Kennedy Jr. expressed regret on social media if the advertisement caused any pain to his family.
Through it all, Kennedy continues to express his love for his family, urging for civil disagreements without hatred towards one another.
