Republicans See Advantage In Early Battle Between Biden And Kennedy Jr: The Hill

Republicans are viewing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s Democratic primary challenge as a potential advantage in their efforts against President Biden, The Hill reports.

What Happened: Kennedy’s bid for the Democratic nomination is seen by some Republicans as a means to expose Biden’s flaws early in the nominating contest, potentially leaving him more vulnerable in the general election, according to the publication.

Donald Trump, who is expected to face Biden again in November, has praised Kennedy, focusing on their personal relationship and common-sense approach to politics.

Kennedy’s rise in the polls and his appeal to a faction of the right that questions vaccine mandates and government agencies have intrigued Republicans. His campaign messaging promotes a version of the Democratic Party that he believes suppresses alternative views on sensitive issues.

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Why It Matters: Kennedy’s controversial bid could make Biden seem more at risk as the de facto frontrunner.

Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine advocate, has been a frequent guest on pro-Trump and right-wing news channels, such as Newsmax.

According to a recent poll, Kennedy has a higher favorability rating than both Biden and Trump. His support for Bitcoin BTC/USD and criticism of Biden’s crypto tax proposal, have also garnered attention.

However, his vaccine skepticism has been a point of contention, with some of his family members criticizing his stance as misleading and dangerous.

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