I just read the official news from RFK.
In doing so, I had to laugh and remark, "What a Dick!!"
He wants it both ways: he's leaving his name on the ballot in blue states, so he can soak up all his egoism, but he's taking a payoff from Trump to remove his name in the red states.
No wonder his family publicly campaigned against him.
Kennedy filed on Friday to officially have his name withdrawn from the Pennsylvania ballot "as a result of today's endorsement of Donald Trump for the office of President of the United States," according to a brief filed by Kennedy's campaign attorney. He also filed to withdraw from another swing state, Arizona, on Thursday evening.
During a press conference in Arizona, he told reporters he will "throw my support to President Trump."
Kennedy said that he's suspending his campaign but remaining on the ballot in several states. He also said he was offered a role in a potential second Trump administration.
The independent candidate's exit will add yet another twist to the already chaotic 2024 presidential race. Kennedy's unorthodox views drew support from Democrats and Republicans. Both parties worried that he would be the biggest electoral spoiler in decades.
The presidential election remains incredibly close, and if even a fraction of Kennedy's support moves to Trump, it could be decisive in swing states.
"If you live in a blue state, you can vote for me without harming or helping President Trump or Vice President Harris, and red states the same will apply," Kennedy said at the press conference. "But in about 10 battleground states where my presence would be a spoiler, I'm going to remove my name."
Despicable!