The NBC News poll found that RFK Jr. is viewed more favorably by Republican voters than by Democrats. Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt, who conducted the poll, noted that RFK Jr.’s appeal appears to align more closely with Trump’s supporters than Biden’s. However, the poll differs from most national polls that suggest a larger third-party vote would harm Biden’s chances. Bill McInturff, the NBC News poll’s GOP pollster, acknowledged the potential for RFK Jr.’s impact to grow in the future.
In response, the Biden campaign has actively sought to discourage support for RFK Jr. On Thursday, 15 members of the Kennedy family endorsed Biden for president, a move seen as an attempt to neutralize the potential impact of RFK Jr.’s candidacy. Despite his family’s endorsement, RFK Jr. has expressed indifference, stating that he harbors no ill will over the political divide within his family. He continues to campaign independently, leveraging his family name to appeal to Democratic voters.
