"Nicole Shanahan's Response to Rep. Ro Khanna's Call for RFK Jr.'s Running Mate to Step Down"
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna urged Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate, to step down, citing concerns that their campaign could aid in Donald Trump's reelection. Shanahan responded publicly, criticizing Khanna's change in stance and emphasizing her commitment to empowering the American public. Khanna's office revealed that he had privately urged Shanahan to reconsider before making the letter public. The move reflects Democratic concerns about third-party candidates impacting the 2024 election, particularly in battleground states where the margin of victory was narrow in 2020.