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Climate change becomes a pivot point for Robert Kennedy Jr. in his presidential run
Robert Kennedy Jr., historically an environmental advocate, shifts gears in his presidential campaign, blending environmental concerns with anti-establishment rhetoric.
In short:
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches a presidential campaign that deviates from his environmentalist roots, challenging both Biden and Trump supporters.
- Kennedy's platform includes a ban on natural gas exports and criticism of Biden's green energy subsidies, but lacks detailed policies on reducing greenhouse emissions.
- His rhetoric mirrors populist themes from the pandemic, as he appeals to a broad electorate, including "hook and bullet" Republicans and disillusioned Democrats.
Key quote:
“RFK Jr. has changed his tune from being an environmental lawyer to peddling conspiracy theories about the science of climate change. It’s clear RFK Jr. can’t be trusted when it comes to climate action — he’s more interested in parroting MAGA talking points.”
— Matt Corridoni, Democratic National Committee spokesperson.
Why this matters:
Climate change is becoming a central concern for a growing segment of the electorate, particularly among younger voters, who are likely to prioritize candidates based on their environmental policies. The election results could determine the feasibility of passing significant climate legislation.
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