Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. State of the Union Address
Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a poignant State of the Union address last night, reflecting on the current state of America and its divergence from the exemplary nation it once was, heralded for its integrity and freedoms.
Kennedy lamented the transformation of the country into a landscape riddled with chronic illness, violence, loneliness, depression, division, and poverty. He painted a grim picture of great cities devolving into tent encampments reminiscent of Hoovervilles, inhabited by undocumented immigrants, dispossessed Americans, and individuals struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Highlighting the alarming drug epidemic, Kennedy emphasized the staggering death toll from drug overdoses in the past decade, surpassing casualties from the Vietnam War in a span of 20 years.
Kennedy’s Campaign Progress and Democratic Party Concerns
Recent efforts by the Kennedy campaign have secured ballot access in key states such as Nevada, Hawaii, Utah, Georgia, and New Hampshire, signaling a growing presence in the political landscape. However, this surge has sparked apprehension within the Democratic Party, with prominent figures expressing concerns over Kennedy’s momentum.
In a notable CNN broadcast, host Van Jones cautioned against underestimating Bobby Kennedy, citing his expanding influence and innovative online strategies that have captured the attention of a diverse audience.
The State of Our Union pic.twitter.com/srpaPC815k
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) March 8, 2024
Van Jones says people are “underestimating” Bobby Kennedy Jr:
“He is growing. He is building. He’s doing it online with all this stuff that most of us aren’t really following.”pic.twitter.com/OCTsjP3Y6P
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) March 6, 2024
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