RFK Jr says he has collected enough signatures to be listed on state ballots, Internet says 'excellent'

WASHINGTON, DC: Independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr said he has collected enough signatures to be listed on every state ballot. Kennedy discussed his influence on the campaigns of the major parties and his chances of winning in an interview with Neil Cavuto of Fox News on Friday, August 9. 

"Right now we have enough signatures to be on all 50 states," Kennedy said when asked about his eligibility nationwide. He continued, "We’ve handed most of them in, some of the states are not yet certified, but we’re gonna be on the ballot in all 50 states, for sure."

Robert F Kennedy Jr opens up on why he has only been listed as a voter in about eight states

When Cavuto questioned why RFK Jr is only formally registered to vote in about eight states at this time, the independent candidate said that state governments were to blame for the delay.

"A lot of the states, Neil, don’t certify until mid-August. So, we’ve turned in our signatures, the signatures have been accepted, and they’re gonna be certified," he said. "It's just the states [holding] it up — nobody can get on the ballot. Nobody can be on more ballots than we are now," he added. 

This week, an Ipsos study revealed that he is only receiving about 5% of the vote in seven battleground states: Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, and Nevada. The 70-year-old is not in a position to win, but his little base of support might be important in a contest that would otherwise be a dead heat.

Robert F Kennedy Jr is far behind Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in national polls

Robert F Kennedy Jr trails Republican vice presidential contender former president Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris by a significant margin in the average of national surveys from The Hill. According to the average, he is presently supported by 3.4 percent, Trump by 43.5 percent, and Harris by 46.7 percent.

Famous podcaster Joe Rogan recently praised Robert F Kennedy Jr

Donald Trump launched an attack on well-known podcaster Joe Rogan following his adulation of Robert F Kennedy Jr on Friday, August 9. “It will be interesting to see how loudly Joe Rogan gets BOOED the next time he enters the UFC Ring??? MAGA2024,” Trump said on Truth Social. Rogan said on his podcast Thursday, August 8, that he is a “fan” of Kennedy.

“He’s the only one that makes sense to me,” Rogan said, adding “He’s the only one — he doesn’t attack people, he attacks actions and ideas, but he’s much more reasonable and intelligent. I mean, the guy was an environmental lawyer and he cleaned up the East River. He’s a legitimate guy.”

Internet says Robert F Kennedy Jr will split Democrat votes 

Netizens were seemingly after RFK Jr stated that he has enough signatures to appear on ballot in all 50 states. One X user tweeted, "Excellent. Draw votes from Kamala." Another added, "Good, split that dem vote !!" "If I was going to vote for a Democrat it would be Robert Kennedy," remarked one. 

"He’s going to concede right before the election and tell his followers to vote Trump. They have a good relationship- Watch," said someone else. 

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