RFK Jr and Manchin pose double risks to Biden in 2024.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Poses a Bigger Threat to President ‌Biden ‍as a ⁢Third-Party Candidate

According to a new Quinnipiac University national poll, Robert F.⁢ Kennedy Jr. may pose ‍a bigger‍ threat to ‍President Joe Biden ⁢as a third-party candidate⁣ than as a Democratic primary competitor. The poll reveals that Kennedy’s net approval is significantly higher among independent⁢ voters compared to Democrats, who ⁤generally hold a negative view ⁣of him.

Democratic Voters’ Opinion of Kennedy

In the poll, only 21%⁢ of​ Democratic voters reported having a​ favorable opinion of Kennedy, while nearly ⁣half⁣ expressed unfavorable opinions.⁢ This ‌results in a ‍net favorability rating⁣ of -26 ⁢among Democrats.

Independent Voters’ Opinion of‌ Kennedy

On the ‌other hand,⁤ among independent voters, 39% ​had a favorable opinion of Kennedy, while 27% had an‍ unfavorable opinion. This gives him a⁢ net favorability ⁣rating ⁤of 12 within this group,⁤ highlighting ​a significant ‍contrast with Democrats.

In a hypothetical Democratic primary ⁢matchup, President Biden emerged as the clear ⁣winner, receiving 71% of the support. Kennedy, along with Marianne Williamson, only garnered 14% of the votes.

Possible Third-Party Challenge

President Biden ⁢already faces the potential challenge of a third-party candidate from the national movement No Labels. Speculation suggests that the ​group may ⁤launch a presidential bid led by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), who has‍ not ruled ⁢out the possibility.

Senator ‌Manchin’s ⁢recent participation in a New Hampshire town ⁣hall with the ​group has ⁣intensified concerns among Democrats that he may challenge President Biden. In an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Manchin expressed his belief that Biden has been ​pushed ​too far left and‍ criticized the ​interpretation and implementation of certain⁣ pieces of legislation.

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