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Name | Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. |
Address | Los Angeles, California , United States |
Email | None |
Website | None |
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January 17, 1954
(70 years)
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Contributor | Jake |
Last Modifed | Politicoomer Nov 13, 2023 11:01am |
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Info | ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR.'s reputation as a resolute defender of the environment stems from a litany of successful legal actions: prosecuting governments and companies for polluting the Hudson River and Long Island Sound; winning settlements for the Hudson Riverkeeper; arguing cases to expand citizen access to the shoreline, and suing sewage treatment plants to force compliance with the Clean Water Act. "He's a pioneering environmental attorney who has established whole new standards for governmental and industrial compliance with environmental laws,"said former Hudson Riverkeeper John Cronin.
Mr. Kennedy serves as Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and President of the Waterkeeper Alliance. He is also a Clinical Professor and Supervising Attorney at the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic at Pace University School of Law in New York. Earlier in his career he served as Assistant District Attorney in New York City. He has worked on several political campaigns and was state coordinator for Edward M. Kennedy's 1980 Presidential Campaign. He has worked on environmental issues across the Americas and has assisted several indigenous tribes in Latin America and Canada in successfully negotiating treaties protecting traditional homelands. He is credited with leading the fight to protect New York City's water supply. The New York City watershed agreement, which he negotiated on behalf of environmentalists and New York City watershed consumers, is regarded as an international model in stakeholder consensus negotiations and sustainable development. He helped lead the fight to turn back the anti-environmental legislation during the 104th Congress.
Among Mr. Kennedy's published books are The Riverkeepers (1997), New York State Apprentice Falconer's Manual, (1987), and Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr: A Biography (1977).
His articles have appeared in the New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, The Wall Street Journal, Esquire, The Village Voice, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, Pace Environmental Law Review, and other publications.
Mr. Kennedy is a graduate of Harvard University. He studied at the London School of Economics and received his law degree from the University of Virginia Law School. Following graduation he attended Pace University School of Law, where he was awarded a Masters Degree in Environmental Law.
He is a licensed master falconer, and, as often as possible, he pursues a life-long enthusiasm for white-water paddling. He has organized and led several expeditions to Latin America, including first descents on three little known rivers in Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela.
He is third of eleven children born to Ethel Skakel Kennedy and the late Robert F. Kennedy.
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WmP:879 | Chronicler ( 84.4516 points)
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Fri, September 29, 2023 09:48:29 PM UTC0:00
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Some random thoughts:
1. RFK might have drawn enough Democratic primary vote here and there to embarrass Biden, which is less likely now.
2. Would never-Trump Republicans vote for RFK rather than Biden? It seems like if they supported Biden in 2020 they would be likely to do so again.
3. One way for RFK to gain in the polls would be if either Trump or Biden have some health issues before the election. I have three friends who don't like Kamala Harris for various reasons - their order of preference is Biden-RFK-Harris-Trump.
4. Would young Democrats who want a Gen X candidate prefer RFK over Biden?
5. Maybe EPU or someone else can weigh in on whether people on the left would be likely to vote for RFK.
6. I can't imagine many Republicans abandoning Trump for a quixotic RFK candidacy.
Some random thoughts:
1. RFK might have drawn enough Democratic primary vote here and there to embarrass Biden, which is less likely now.
2. Would never-Trump Republicans vote for RFK rather than Biden? It seems like if they supported Biden in 2020 they would be likely to do so again.
3. One way for RFK to gain in the polls would be if either Trump or Biden have some health issues before the election. I have three friends who don't like Kamala Harris for various reasons - their order of preference is Biden-RFK-Harris-Trump.
4. Would young Democrats who want a Gen X candidate prefer RFK over Biden?
5. Maybe EPU or someone else can weigh in on whether people on the left would be likely to vote for RFK.
6. I can't imagine many Republicans abandoning Trump for a quixotic RFK candidacy.
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D:1 | RP ( 5506.7227 points)
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Fri, September 29, 2023 10:09:26 PM UTC0:00
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2. Would never-Trump Republicans vote for RFK rather than Biden? It seems like if they supported Biden in 2020 they would be likely to do so again.
1. We have to remember that Jan 6 happened after the 2020 election. Some (unfortunately few) Trump voters were turned off by this and might vote for RFK instead of Biden.
2. Some people really do vote for who they want instead of against the person they really don't want. If Trump wins in 2024 it will because a significant chunk of people vote 3rd party. And the Biden age thing is a wedge here.
Chronicler: 2. Would never-Trump Republicans vote for RFK rather than Biden? It seems like if they supported Biden in 2020 they would be likely to do so again.
1. We have to remember that Jan 6 happened after the 2020 election. Some (unfortunately few) Trump voters were turned off by this and might vote for RFK instead of Biden.
2. Some people really do vote for who they want instead of against the person they really don't want. If Trump wins in 2024 it will because a significant chunk of people vote 3rd party. And the Biden age thing is a wedge here.
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Un:9757 | BrentinCO ( 6338.6216 points)
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Fri, September 29, 2023 10:10:20 PM UTC0:00
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Great post. Great questions. My thoughts.
2. Would never-Trump Republicans vote for RFK rather than Biden? It seems like if they supported Biden in 2020 they would be likely to do so again.
I see this as RFKs target market. Republicans who would either won't cast a vote for Trump and still show up to the polls for down ballot races. And he's probably a legitimate option for Democrats in the same boat. He'll pull X% of Ds and Rs not happy with their nominee. And X% of Indies not happy with either.
3. One way for RFK to gain in the polls would be if either Trump or Biden have some health issues before the election. I have three friends who don't like Kamala Harris for various reasons - their order of preference is Biden-RFK-Harris-Trump.
Agree on both. I think Harris is less popular than both Trump and Biden.
4. Would young Democrats who want a Gen X candidate prefer RFK over Biden?
I honestly don't think young Democrats would go for Kennedy even if they want someone younger. I mean 69 isn't a spring chicken. ITs not like he's a whole different gen than Trump or Biden. I think they are all technically baby boomers.
Great post. Great questions. My thoughts.
Chronicler: 2. Would never-Trump Republicans vote for RFK rather than Biden? It seems like if they supported Biden in 2020 they would be likely to do so again.
I see this as RFKs target market. Republicans who would either won't cast a vote for Trump and still show up to the polls for down ballot races. And he's probably a legitimate option for Democrats in the same boat. He'll pull X% of Ds and Rs not happy with their nominee. And X% of Indies not happy with either.
3. One way for RFK to gain in the polls would be if either Trump or Biden have some health issues before the election. I have three friends who don't like Kamala Harris for various reasons - their order of preference is Biden-RFK-Harris-Trump.
Agree on both. I think Harris is less popular than both Trump and Biden.
4. Would young Democrats who want a Gen X candidate prefer RFK over Biden?
I honestly don't think young Democrats would go for Kennedy even if they want someone younger. I mean 69 isn't a spring chicken. ITs not like he's a whole different gen than Trump or Biden. I think they are all technically baby boomers.
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I:9951 | E Pluribus Unum ( -193.5252 points)
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Fri, September 29, 2023 10:11:26 PM UTC0:00
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The Left doesn't support RFK in the Slightest. But there is a group of people who call themselves "LEFT" that "gave coverage" for RFK Jr. I airquote both terms because they were not Leftists and they were doing everything but fellating RFK Jr the whole time. There is this wierd section on Twitter now of people who claim to be left but they almost exclusively run cover for the Right and shit on The Left and Democrats. And I don't even mean critiquing Joe Biden or Centrist Dems, these are people who claim that AOC is now no different than Joe Biden and that MTG is "Outflanking them from the Left on Ukraine" because they do not understand Foreign Policy differences between Anti-Imperialism vs Isolationism.
This Bid is not affecting Biden in the slightest because NOBODY who supported RFK Jr planned on supporting Joe Biden. The same goes for people backing Cornel West or any other candidate, most people who back Indy/3rd Party especially are dissatisfied with all their options. This entire bid was just an Astroturf from the Right hoping that literally anyone could give Biden an embarrassment in the Primary and if I had to guess this is simply RFK Jr distancing himself from the Dems to open the door to being Trumps running mate to appeal to the Qanon base of the GOP
The Left doesn't support RFK in the Slightest. But there is a group of people who call themselves "LEFT" that "gave coverage" for RFK Jr. I airquote both terms because they were not Leftists and they were doing everything but fellating RFK Jr the whole time. There is this wierd section on Twitter now of people who claim to be left but they almost exclusively run cover for the Right and **** on The Left and Democrats. And I don't even mean critiquing Joe Biden or Centrist Dems, these are people who claim that AOC is now no different than Joe Biden and that MTG is "Outflanking them from the Left on Ukraine" because they do not understand Foreign Policy differences between Anti-Imperialism vs Isolationism.
This Bid is not affecting Biden in the slightest because NOBODY who supported RFK Jr planned on supporting Joe Biden. The same goes for people backing Cornel West or any other candidate, most people who back Indy/3rd Party especially are dissatisfied with all their options. This entire bid was just an Astroturf from the Right hoping that literally anyone could give Biden an embarrassment in the Primary and if I had to guess this is simply RFK Jr distancing himself from the Dems to open the door to being Trumps running mate to appeal to the Qanon base of the GOP
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I:9951 | E Pluribus Unum ( -193.5252 points)
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Fri, September 29, 2023 10:50:10 PM UTC0:00
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IDK why that's the segment u quoted when it really isn't related to the point ur making, in fact it kinda adds to mine.
The only thing that united RFK Jr "Voters" regardless of ideology was they hated Biden and were never going to support him. His "Support" thus far in the polls has literally been name recognition and showing dissatisfaction with Biden. Support that would not last as RFK Jr makes more of his agenda known. Take a look at the big names supporting RFK Jr: Catherine Austin Fitts (Republican), David Sacks (Republican), Rob Schneider (Republican). Clearly he only can attract Right-Wingers to actually support him
IDK why that's the segment u quoted when it really isn't related to the point ur making, in fact it kinda adds to mine.
The only thing that united RFK Jr "Voters" regardless of ideology was they hated Biden and were never going to support him. His "Support" thus far in the polls has literally been name recognition and showing dissatisfaction with Biden. Support that would not last as RFK Jr makes more of his agenda known. Take a look at the big names supporting RFK Jr: Catherine Austin Fitts (Republican), David Sacks (Republican), Rob Schneider (Republican). Clearly he only can attract Right-Wingers to actually support him
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I:9951 | E Pluribus Unum ( -193.5252 points)
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Fri, September 29, 2023 10:53:03 PM UTC0:00
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And there ARE anti-vaxers on the left. I know some of them.
Yeah. And they already have a candidate, Marianne Williamson
RP: And there ARE anti-vaxers on the left. I know some of them.
Yeah. And they already have a candidate, Marianne Williamson
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Un:9757 | BrentinCO ( 6338.6216 points)
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Fri, September 29, 2023 11:36:02 PM UTC0:00
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Trying to figure who RFK Jr. would pick as a running mate. He's gotta pick an R right?
Trying to figure who RFK Jr. would pick as a running mate. He's gotta pick an R right?
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I:6738 | IndyGeorgia ( 3906.0425 points)
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Fri, September 29, 2023 11:37:40 PM UTC0:00
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So, Tulsi?
So, Tulsi?
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WmP:879 | Chronicler ( 84.4516 points)
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Sat, September 30, 2023 01:14:13 AM UTC0:00
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I appreciate what has been posted here.
As I mentioned, I know three people who plan to vote for Biden unless his health deteriorates, in which case they are looking at RFK as a way to keep Harris out (two of them are also anti-vaxers).
Given the pool of people RFK would approach for funding in order to run an independent candidacy, and who he would be likely to appoint to offices if elected to keep that base satisfied, I can't imagine voting for him.
I appreciate what has been posted here.
As I mentioned, I know three people who plan to vote for Biden unless his health deteriorates, in which case they are looking at RFK as a way to keep Harris out (two of them are also anti-vaxers).
Given the pool of people RFK would approach for funding in order to run an independent candidacy, and who he would be likely to appoint to offices if elected to keep that base satisfied, I can't imagine voting for him.
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I:9951 | E Pluribus Unum ( -193.5252 points)
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Wed, December 6, 2023 03:38:43 AM UTC0:00
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RFK Jr desperately trying to court the Pedophile Vote.
Jokes on him: Trump has that base under lock and key
https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1732208444034175395
RFK Jr desperately trying to court the Pedophile Vote.
Jokes on him: Trump has that base under lock and key
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An Indy Presidential Run by RFK Jr. will?
Help Biden more. Most Biden supporters are not leaving Biden and risking it on a 3rd party candidate, especially if the nominee is Trump. Besides, the vaccine position of RFK Jr. is enough to give most of them the shivers.
By contrast, there is a lot of Trump supporters who do like RFK Jr. because of the vaccine stuff.
That could make it a bit easy for Biden in swing states, and I could even see Ohio becoming more reachable for the Democrats again if RFK Jr. gains steam.
BrentinCO: An Indy Presidential Run by RFK Jr. will?
Help Biden more. Most Biden supporters are not leaving Biden and risking it on a 3rd party candidate, especially if the nominee is Trump. Besides, the vaccine position of RFK Jr. is enough to give most of them the shivers.
By contrast, there is a lot of Trump supporters who do like RFK Jr. because of the vaccine stuff.
That could make it a bit easy for Biden in swing states, and I could even see Ohio becoming more reachable for the Democrats again if RFK Jr. gains steam.
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I:9951 | E Pluribus Unum ( -193.5252 points)
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Thu, March 7, 2024 02:07:07 AM UTC0:00
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RFK Jr is going to be doing Karaoke to get on the ballot in California.
He has chosen to do the event in the same place his dad died
https://twitter.com/JimJarmuschHair/status/1765440907871158638
RFK Jr is going to be doing Karaoke to get on the ballot in California.
He has chosen to do the event in the same place his dad died
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