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Andrew Cuomo announced an independent run for New York City mayor after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani, promising to support the strongest non-Mamdani candidate in the general election and aiming to win in November.
Nicole Shanahan, a California lawyer and philanthropist, has been chosen by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate in his independent bid for president. Shanahan, who brings considerable wealth and a focus on philanthropy, has been involved in discredited vaccine theories and has donated to Democratic candidates in the past. She has also been a driving force and primary donor behind a Super Bowl ad supporting Kennedy's campaign.
Senator Bob Menendez announced he will not run for reelection in the Democratic primary but left open the possibility of running as an independent, as he faces federal corruption charges. He hopes for exoneration and plans to remind New Jerseyans of his achievements if he runs as an independent. Menendez's decision complicates the race, which already includes prominent New Jersey Democrats.
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, facing federal bribery charges, announced that he will not run for re-election as a Democrat this year, citing the accusations against him as a hindrance to engaging in political dialogue and debate with opponents. He expressed hope for exoneration and left the possibility open for an independent bid if cleared at his trial scheduled for May.
Senator Joe Manchin has announced that he will not launch an independent bid for the presidency, putting an end to speculation about his potential candidacy. Manchin, a moderate Democrat from West Virginia, has been a key swing vote in the evenly divided Senate, and his decision not to run as an independent is likely to have significant implications for the upcoming presidential election.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to his family after a super PAC supporting his independent White House bid aired a Super Bowl commercial featuring imagery from his uncle's 1960 presidential campaign. Despite claiming no involvement, the ad remained on his social media. Kennedy's cousin criticized the ad for opposing his mother's healthcare views. The super PAC has faced scrutiny for alleged illegal coordination with Kennedy's campaign, which he denies. Kennedy is trailing significantly in a hypothetical three-way race with Biden and Trump.
The super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential bid aired a $7 million ad during the Super Bowl, featuring a remake of a 1960 campaign spot for his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy. The ad drew criticism from his cousin Bobby Shriver and his brother Mark, who oppose Kennedy's views, including his anti-vaccine advocacy. The Democratic National Committee filed a complaint alleging coordination between Kennedy's campaign and the super PAC. Kennedy is currently on the ballot only in Utah.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced that he is dropping out of the Democratic primary race against Joe Biden to launch an independent campaign for president. Kennedy, the son of slain Sen. Robert F. Kennedy Sr. and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, cited a desire for independence and a need for a history-making change as his reasons for leaving the Democratic Party. His platform combines liberal policy priorities with unorthodox positions, such as tougher rhetoric on immigration and controversial claims about public health. It remains to be seen if Kennedy can draw enough voters away from the two-party system to emerge victorious in the 2024 presidential election.