RFK Jr.'s Controversial Comments and Candidacy Under Fire

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic underdog in the 2024 presidential race, has gained attention for his controversial comments spreading misinformation on various topics. While he emphasizes his family's political legacy and progressive views, Kennedy has also faced criticism for promoting conspiracy theories, including racial targeting by COVID-19 and debunked claims about vaccines. Despite his double-digit support in polls, Kennedy is not seen as a significant threat to President Joe Biden or other frontrunners in the Democratic primary.
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- Democrats try to censor, remove RFK Jr. at hearing on censorship Fox News
- RFK Jr. Snaps at Debbie Wasserman Schultz: 'You Are Slandering Me!' The Daily Beast
- The ‘Kennedy legacy’ deserves to be tarnished The Hill
- RFK Jr.'s troubling candidacy looms The Boston Globe
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