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What Is the Impact of RFK Jr. Remaining on the Ballot in Swing States?

Democrats were focused on keeping Kennedy off the ballot until he suspended his campaign and urged supporters to vote for Trump.
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What Is the Impact of RFK Jr. Remaining on the Ballot in Swing States?
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz., on Aug. 23, 2024. Rebecca Noble/Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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For months, Democratic National Committee-backed lawsuits were focused on preventing independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from appearing on ballots in multiple states.

The party’s strategy abruptly shifted on Aug. 23 when Kennedy announced he would suspend his campaign in battleground states and urge his supporters to vote for former President Donald Trump in those states.

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.