Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump’s posse is at it again, scheming up ways to trip up President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. This time, they’re rolling out the red carpet for none other than Robert F. Kennedy Jr., marketing him as the “champion for choice” for abortion and an environmental activist. Can you imagine a Kennedy going head-to-head with a Biden? It’s political drama at its finest!
Trump’s staunchest allies see third-party candidates as his path to victory over Biden https://t.co/DPlxa47zbj https://t.co/DPlxa47zbj
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) April 11, 2024
According to sources, Trump’s allies are planning to pitch Kennedy as a viable third-party candidate, trying to lure away votes from Biden. With catchy slogans and big bucks pouring in, they aim to shake things up and give the Democrats a run for their money.
And who’s leading this charge, you ask? None other than the infamous Steve Bannon, the mastermind behind Trump’s White House strategy. Bannon is touting the idea that third-party candidates, like Kennedy, could siphon off enough votes from Biden to tip the scales in Trump’s favor.
But wait, there’s more! Trump’s top donor, Timothy Mellon, has already coughed up a whopping $20 million to fuel Kennedy’s campaign. And get this, Mellon is also Trump’s cash cow, having showered $15 million on MAGA Inc. Clearly, the Trump-Kennedy alliance is locked and loaded with big bucks and big plans.
In a sneaky twist, Bannon pointed out that environmentalists, especially those fuming over oil drilling, might just rally behind a third-party candidate like Jill Stein. He gleefully noted that Stein’s supporters are boiling mad over the fact that oil production under Biden’s watch has hit unprecedented levels. If these green activists start throwing their weight behind Stein and Kennedy, they could spell double trouble for Biden.
The plot thickens! You won’t believe this, but in a five-way hypothetical race between Trump, Biden, Kennedy, Stein, and Cornel West, Trump led the pack by just 1 percentage point. But when it was down to just Trump and Biden, Biden snagged a 3-point lead. The numbers say it all, folks! The more the merrier, according to Trump’s playbook.
But it doesn’t stop there. The Trump crew is going all out to make sure these third-party contenders land on state ballots. They’re leaving no stone unturned, not even shying away from seeking out unlikely allies like conservative activist Scott Presler to lend a helping hand.
On the flip side, the Democrats are scurrying to unleash their lawyers on these third-party disruptors, sniffing around to see if they’ve crossed any lines in their ballot quest. It’s a full-blown battle out there, with accusations flying left and right.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any juicier, Biden and Clinton reportedly swapped notes about the potential havoc caused by third-party and independent candidates. The tension is palpable, folks!
In the end, it’s shaping up to be a showdown of epic proportions. Stay tuned as the political drama unfolds, and see if the Trump Brigade’s third-party gambit pays off or fizzles out. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild ride!
