Staff Reports
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign is facing a major hurdle in Nevada’s battleground as the state’s election rules could kick him off the ballot. Kennedy, known for his controversial anti-vaccine stance, is crying foul and pointing fingers at the Democrats, accusing them of playing dirty tricks to sabotage his candidacy.
The drama unfolded when Kennedy’s campaign, following what they believed was the correct guidance from the Democratic Secretary of State, fell short of meeting the requirement to name a running mate on their petitions. Now, Kennedy is scrambling to gather another 10,000 signatures by the tight deadline of July 5, or risk being left off the ballot.
The Kennedy camp is up in arms, calling out the Democrats for what they see as a deliberate ploy to block an independent candidate from challenging the establishment. Kennedy’s attorney didn’t hold back, slamming the Democratic Party as a threat to democracy and accusing them of corruption and depravity.
While Nevada’s Secretary of State admitted to an innocent error in providing guidance, the Kennedy campaign is not buying it. They are now threatening legal action, vowing to unravel the supposed conspiracy hatched by Democratic officials. This showdown is shaping up to be a high-stakes battle between an outsider candidate and the powerful political machine.
Kennedy, with his newly minted running mate Nicole Shanahan by his side, is fighting tooth and nail to secure his spot on the ballot not just in Nevada but across the country. As a known critic of the left-leaning policies of his own family and a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates, Kennedy’s candidacy could prove to be a game-changer in a closely contested battle between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
The political landscape is heating up, and Nevada is emerging as a key battleground where every vote counts. With Trump leading in recent polls in the state traditionally won by Democrats, Kennedy’s presence on the ballot could shake up the dynamics of the upcoming election. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds in this high-stakes political showdown.
