Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has made headlines for endorsing former President Donald Trump, is facing a challenge in Michigan. Kennedy had previously submitted paperwork to run for governor as a Democrat, but now wants to remove his name from the ballot.
According to Rolling Stone, Kennedy’s request to withdraw his name from the Michigan primary ballot was denied by the state’s Bureau of Elections. The bureau ruled that Kennedy had missed the deadline to remove his name from the ballot, which was on April 25th.
Kennedy had originally filed to run as a Democrat in March, but his endorsement of Trump has caused controversy within the party. Some Democrats have criticized Kennedy for his support of Trump, who is widely unpopular among liberal voters.
Kennedy’s endorsement of Trump has also led to questions about his political beliefs and whether he is truly aligned with the Democratic party. Kennedy’s family has a long history of involvement in Democratic politics, with his father, Robert F. Kennedy, serving as a senator and his uncle, John F. Kennedy, serving as president.
Despite the denial of his request to remove his name from the ballot, Kennedy still has the option of dropping out of the race. However, if he remains on the ballot and receives a significant number of votes, it could impact the outcome of the Democratic primary.
Kennedy’s situation highlights the challenges that politicians face when their beliefs and endorsements come into conflict with their party’s platform. It remains to be seen how Kennedy will navigate this controversy and what impact it will have on the Michigan primary.
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