Former Republican Representative David Jolly, who later left the party, strongly criticized independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Jolly referred to Kennedy as a “MAGA crazy Republican” and expressed concern that he could potentially attract votes away from the GOP in the upcoming November election.
According to Jolly, an MSNBC political commentator, he believes that RFK Jr. could align more with Republican values, which may be the reason why Donald Trump is attacking him. Jolly describes RFK Jr. as a MAGA (Make America Great Again) enthusiast and a Republican who denies the effectiveness of vaccines, disregards scientific evidence, and frequently changes his stance on abortion. Jolly also notes that even RFK Jr.’s own vice presidential candidate struggles to keep up with his ever-changing positions on significant issues leading up to the November elections.
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Kennedy faced criticism last week for his stance on government limits on abortion, even if they are full term. In a podcast interview with Sage Steele, he expressed his opposition to such restrictions. This controversy arose after Kennedy made the decision to run as an independent candidate, having previously been affiliated with the Democratic party.
Kennedy recently took a step back from his previous remarks, expressing his stance on the contentious topic of abortion. In a post on the social platform X, he acknowledged that abortion has long been a divisive issue in America. However, he highlighted a growing consensus that supports the legality of abortion within a specific timeframe, while advocating for restrictions beyond that point.
Nicole Shanahan, his running mate, recently shared her perspective on abortion. She expressed her discomfort with the idea of someone else controlling her body, but she also acknowledged her reservations about terminating a viable life.
Jolly later mentioned Kennedy’s revelation about his health issues, where he shared that doctors had informed him about a parasite consuming a part of his brain. This revelation came after Kennedy experienced memory loss and brain fog in 2010. The New York Times reviewed a deposition from 2012, in which Kennedy elaborated on his symptoms and the presence of the deceased parasite.
And now he claims that a woman is eating his brain. He embodies the epitome of a Republican today. It’s hard to say how he will fare in key states that could greatly impact Biden’s chances of winning in November,” Jolly remarked. “However, I must admit that this individual appeals to the ‘Aaron Rogers Republicans,’ a faction that might draw support away from the mainstream crowd. I anticipate that Joe Biden will gain some momentum, akin to RFK, as we approach November.”
The independent candidate, before ultimately selecting Shanahan, had considered Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback who shares similar views on vaccines, as a potential vice president.
Kennedy has expressed that he doesn’t share the same ideological alignment as Democrats, but he also doesn’t fully align with Republicans. Political strategists have varying opinions on whether Kennedy will have a greater impact on President Biden or Trump in the upcoming November polls.
Some Republicans argue that Kennedy’s candidacy will siphon off votes from Biden, attracting the support of dissatisfied Democrats who are unwilling to back an older candidate they deem as ineffective.
Democratic strategist James Carville believes that Kennedy has the potential to attract votes that would have otherwise gone to Trump. The Trump campaign has been actively criticizing Kennedy, further highlighting their worry about losing support to him.
