2024 Elections

RFK Jr. Announces Independent Run for President, Switching From Democratic Party

At an event in Philadelphia, Kennedy told supporters of his ‘path to victory.’
RFK Jr. Announces Independent Run for President, Switching From Democratic Party
Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. makes a campaign announcement at a press conference in Philadelphia on Oct. 9, 2023. Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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PHILADELPHIA—Citing his belief in a path to victory and moved by his claim that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is “rigging” the party’s primary elections, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Oct. 9 that he will run for president as an independent.

“I’m here to declare myself an independent candidate for president of the United States. I’m here to join you in making a new declaration of independence for our entire nation,” Mr. Kennedy said to an enthusiastic crowd at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.
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