RFK Jr.: DNC Trying to ‘Rig’ Nominating Process to Get ‘Monumentally Unpopular’ Kamala Harris as Nominee

SUMMARY

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has accused the Democratic National Committee (DNC) of attempting to "rig" the nomination process in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris following President Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 race. Kennedy praised Biden for stepping down but criticized the DNC for allegedly concealing Biden's deterioration and pushing Harris, who he claims is "monumentally unpopular," as the automatic successor. Kennedy argued that the DNC's actions undermine democratic principles by bypassing a fair primary process. He called for the use of neutral polling and an open delegate selection process to determine the nominee, rather than anointing a candidate chosen by party elites. This critique comes after Kennedy's own departure from the Democratic Party to run as an independent, highlighting his concerns about the party's commitment to democratic values.