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An RFK Jr. third-party run would hurt Trump while building upon his 2016 success | The Hill

By Thomas A. Smith

Regardless of whether he takes more votes from Trump or Biden, because of his growing populism combined with the increasing dislike of Trump and Biden, as well as the massive candidate fatigue both produce as a third-party candidate, Kennedy could be looking at a vote percentage well above that of Ross Perot s 19 percent in 1992 or Teddy Roosevelt s 27 percent when he ran third party in 1912. 

Should he top Roosevelt while picking off key electoral states, Election Night might prove to be very long and potentially historic.

But how would it get to that point?

via thehill.com

I like RFK, Jr. on some important issues and disagree with him strongly on others. I really like how he answers questions. He’s articulate and has clearly thought through his positions. I’m not going to vote for him, but he deserves the chance to run.