Unraveling the Mysteries of Third-Party and Independent Bids in 2024

The 2024 presidential race is seeing a surge in third-party and independent candidates, including Jill Stein, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, and Rep. Dean Phillips. The impact of these candidates on the race is uncertain, with strategists from both parties speculating on which party they may help or hurt. State ballot qualification, Biden's response to his rivals, RFK Jr.'s appeal to the youth vote, and the future plans of Sen. Joe Manchin are among the key questions surrounding these candidates.