Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering a run for president on the Libertarian Party ticket, which would help solve his dilemma of gaining ballot access across the country.
According to Politico, Libertarian Party Chair Angela McArdle has been in contact with Kennedy since July about the party’s nominating process, which is decided by unbound delegates at the national convention in Washington in May. They spoke most recently after Kennedy’s appearance in late February at the California party convention.
The switch from an independent to a Libertarian ticket would help pave the way for Kennedy to gain ballot access in all 50 states. The Libertarians’ organized network of supporters also could boost Kennedy’s campaign.
The benefits of such an alliance would not be reaped only by Kennedy. According to Politico, in addition to consistently making it on the ballot in every state and the District of Columbia, the Libertarian Party has performed better at the polls on the presidential level when its candidate is widely recognized by the public.
“It’s go time, but if he whips — as we call it — whips for votes, then he could do it,” McArdle told Politico. “Kennedy is a real dark horse.”
McArdle had reportedly urged Kennedy to attend a state convention if he was interested in seeking the Libertarian nomination. According to Politico, plans to attend another state function before the national convention are being discussed.
