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RFK Jr. Picks Silicon Valley Attorney Nicole Shanahan as VP for 2024 Bid

Kennedy's independent run sparks concerns of being a 'spoiler' in Biden-Trump rematch, as Democrats criticize the move.

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential running mate for the 2024 independent presidential bid.
  • Shanahan, a Silicon Valley attorney and philanthropist, has never held elected office and is a former Democratic donor.
  • Critics warn Kennedy could be a 'spoiler candidate' in a tightly contested Biden-Trump rematch, potentially drawing votes away from Biden.
  • Democrats ramp up attacks on RFK Jr., labeling him and Shanahan as potentially beneficial to Trump and propelled by GOP funds.
  • Shanahan's selection is expected to give Kennedy's campaign a fundraising boost, with Shanahan having previously donated $4 million to a Kennedy-affiliated political committee.
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