- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that he was switching from a Democrat to an independent as he looks to give new momentum to his longshot White House bid.
- “I’m here to declare myself an independent candidate,” Kennedy told a crowd of supporters in Philadelphia.
- A lawyer and proud vaccine skeptic, Kennedy has formally rivaled President Biden from within the party since the spring, but has not made a dent against the White House incumbent.
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RFK Jr. Switches From Democrat To Independent
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Cheryl Hines wave with family members onstage at an event where announced his run for president on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, in Boston. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)
