"RFK Jr.'s Surprising VP Pick Sends Shockwaves Through Political Landscape"
Democrats are expressing concern over former party member Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential bid and his new running mate, Nicole Shanahan, fearing that their candidacy could siphon votes from President Joe Biden and aid in the reelection of Donald Trump. The Democratic National Committee is actively working to combat third-party and independent challengers, with a focus on Kennedy's campaign, marking a shift from past cycles when such concerns were less publicly addressed. Kennedy's efforts to gain access to state ballots and Shanahan's financial contributions to his campaign have raised suspicions among Democrats, who view their ticket as a potential spoiler in the upcoming election.