
The Democrat Party, which once worked to block Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the presidential race, is now fighting to keep him on ballots in critical swing states. This about-face comes after Kennedy suspended his campaign in late August and endorsed President Donald Trump, recognizing that his presence on the ballot could split conservative votes and benefit Vice President Kamala Harris.
In North Carolina, the Board of Elections quickly appealed a court decision that removed Kennedy from the ballot. The state’s Court of Appeals had ruled that his name must be taken off, resulting in a halt to absentee ballots being sent out until new ones could be printed without his name. However, the Democrats’ latest legal maneuver aims to reverse that ruling and keep him on the ballot.
Kennedy initially planned to avoid swing states like Arizona and Pennsylvania but has since encouraged voters across the country to support Trump. With this change, Democrats now see keeping Kennedy on the ballot as a way to weaken Trump’s voter base and improve Harris’ chances.
Kennedy noted the absurdity of the situation during an interview, saying, “The Democrat Party… is now suing us to force us to be on the ballot,” despite having tried to keep him off. This shift underscores the Democrats’ willingness to manipulate the electoral process to secure a Harris victory.
The Democrat Party’s push to keep Kennedy on the ballot reveals their strategic efforts to split conservative voters, showing they are more concerned with ensuring Harris wins than giving voters a true choice in leadership.