Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Independent presidential candidate, is expected to leave the race and potentially endorse Donald Trump. This move could significantly impact the election, potentially shifting Kennedy’s supporters towards Trump and narrowing the gap between him and Kamala Harris.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made overtures to both the Democratic and Republican parties, suggesting he might be willing to drop out of the race in exchange for a position in either administration. However, Kennedy has also expressed his intention to continue campaigning and has criticized both Biden and Trump, suggesting he remains a threat to both parties.
Amidst the high-stakes electoral battle in Baramati, an unexpected candidate named Sharad Ram Pawar has emerged, injecting a dose of intrigue into the race. This rickshaw driver from Pune, unrelated to the prominent politician of the same name, has thrown his hat into the ring as an independent candidate. His entry raises questions about his motives and the potential impact on the vote count, especially for the NCP(SP) candidate, Supriya Sule.
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West believes that both major American political parties are beyond saving. He points to the crisis in the Republican Party, the neofascism of former President Trump, and the undercutting of the Democratic establishment as reasons for his lack of faith in either party. West, an intellectual and activist, has been a fierce critic of Israel’s war in Gaza and has defended his third-party candidacy as a moral imperative despite concerns that it could undermine President Biden’s reelection bid. West has also criticized Robert F. Kennedy, another independent presidential candidate, for his comments about Palestinians. West believes that there is a variety of different Palestinian voices in the resistance movement and that Hamas does not speak for every Palestinian. He also believes that it is important to address the history of killings and occupations before discussing counter-terrorist responses.
Former U.S. Representative George Santos has announced his withdrawal from the race for New York’s 1st Congressional District. The announcement comes after months of speculation surrounding his campaign’s lack of progress and legal challenges. Santos had initially planned to run as an independent candidate but has now decided to step aside to avoid splitting the vote and potentially handing the seat to a Democrat.
George Santos, the former New York Representative who was expelled from the House and is facing federal charges, has announced his withdrawal from the congressional race in New York’s 1st District. Santos cited his desire to avoid splitting the vote and potentially handing the seat to Democrats.
Amidst the ongoing election campaign in Baramati, a new issue has emerged with the allocation of election symbols. An independent candidate received the ‘Trumpet’ symbol, which is similar to the Marathi name of the symbol used by NCP (SP). NCP (SP) has filed an objection with the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming the symbol allocation creates confusion. The independent candidate, Sohail Shah Sheikh, has expressed optimism about the symbol’s impact on his chances of victory. NCP (SP) faces a significant challenge in Baramati, where Supriya Sule, the incumbent MP, is challenged by Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar from NCP. The close race and family feud have grabbed national attention.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled KS Eshwarappa, a former Karnataka Chief Minister, from the party for a period of six years. The decision was made due to Eshwarappa’s violation of party discipline. Despite the expulsion, Eshwarappa has announced his intention to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate.
