Staff Reports
In his latest op-ed published in Newsweek, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes the Biden Administration’s border policies and calls for stronger border security. He highlights the unsustainable burden that the migrant crisis has placed on municipalities across the country, as cities struggle to manage the endless influx of migrants. Kennedy points out that the idea of sanctuary cities to protect immigrants from ICE raids has been undermined by the open border policy, which allows an influx of migrants that no country can sustain.
While Kennedy acknowledges his support for legal immigration, he emphasizes the need for a tough border policy to address the issue. Surprisingly, Kennedy’s stance on the border aligns more with Republicans than with Democrats. There have even been reports suggesting he is considering a run with the Libertarian Party, which could shake up the political landscape.
The article mentions that Libertarian candidates have typically drawn more votes from Republicans than Democrats. However, given Kennedy’s background as a 1980s-1990s Democrat, his potential candidacy could attract independent voters who often decide close elections. Republicans may take issue with Kennedy’s other policy positions, but regarding the border, he seems to be on the right track.
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Kennedy outlines his approach to addressing the border crisis, which involves securing the border, working with other countries to stem the flow of migrants, and building a system for lawful and orderly immigration. This statement resonates with many voters and is expected to be a key issue in the 2024 Presidential campaign. However, the article points out that securing the border alone may not be enough to tackle the drug and human trafficking cartels, which will require cooperation with Mexican authorities.
Overall, Kennedy’s proposal is seen as a good first step, but the article suggests it will take more than just border security to address the issue effectively. Despite this, Kennedy’s continued criticism of the Biden Administration’s border policies is likely to be an annoyance to the eventual 2024 Democratic candidate.
