ANALYSIS: RFK Jr.’s Widespread Appeal Is a Presidential Election Anomaly

Some Democrats say that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a fringe candidate who spreads conspiracy theories. Others believe that a surge of early support for his 2024 presidential campaign signals discontent with President Joe Biden’s job performance and the incumbent’s prospects for reelection.
In the early stages of his campaign, Kennedy generated support from some independents, and some conservative and moderate Republicans, leading to speculation that he could run as a Republican or an independent.
Kennedy squashed that idea, telling The Epoch Times that “I am a Democrat,” which makes him an anomaly in today’s divisive political climate because most pundits agree that he is the candidate who appeals to the wide spectrum of voters….}