Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised Obama as a "good" president in resurfaced radio remarks, "Yikes!"

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RFK Jr. once praised former President Barack Obama as a "good" president in recently resurfaced remarks from a 2010 radio show with Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.

Key Details:

  • During his tenure as host of the Ring of Fire, RFK Jr. praised Obama’s presidency, highlighting his achievements, underscoring Kennedy's longtime association and support for progressive politics.

  • In addition to these resurfaced radio show remarks, Kennedy once wrote in a 2008 comic book titled, "Steal Back Your Vote," that voter ID laws are "racially rancid" and voter fraud "nonexistent." 

  • These revelations contribute to growing skepticism about Kennedy's authenticity as an independent candidate, particularly among voters wary of hidden liberal agendas.

Diving Deeper:

As the presidential race intensifies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s supposed independent political views have come under increasing scrutiny. His commendation of former President Barack Obama and controversial views on voter ID laws reveal a consistency with leftist ideology that belies his independent candidacy claims. These positions, particularly his praise for Obama's progressive achievements, sit at odds with the centrist facade he attempts to maintain.

This juxtaposition is sharpened by Kennedy's recent attempts to distance himself from the Democratic establishment, including critiques of current Democratic leadership. Yet, his previous statements and the ideologies they endorse suggest a political alignment that is far from independent.

Critics, including former President Donald Trump, have pointed out Kennedy's leanings, with Trump labeling him more "liberal than anyone running as a Democrat." 

The unfolding narrative of Kennedy's political identity suggests that his past is not easily shed. As voters and political analysts alike dissect his record and rhetoric, the facade of independence may continue to crumble, revealing a candidate whose political roots remain firmly planted in Democratic soil.

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