Staff Reports
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has thrown a curveball worthy of a soap opera twist by requesting the Supreme Court to restore his name to the New York ballot, despite suspending his campaign earlier this summer. The catch? He has effectively handed the reins of his political aspirations to none other than former President Donald Trump, raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. Apparently, some people just can’t let go of the spotlight.
Kennedy’s name was disqualified from the New York ballot last month after a diligent examination revealed that his claimed residency was merely a paper tiger—existing only to preserve his voter registration and political stature in the Empire State. According to those in the know, claims of relocating to a picturesque address in Katonah were as hollow as a campaign promise from a politician, raising serious questions about his commitment to the voters he allegedly wants to serve.
Kennedy is now trying to get the state of Wisconsin to put stickers over his name, which could cause tabulation issues.
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Feeling the sting of rejection from lower courts, Kennedy has decided to escalate the matter, appealing to the Supreme Court on the premise that his supporters are entitled to have him on the ballot. He insists that the constitutional rights of New Yorkers cannot be hampered by pesky details like an actual residence. After all, what’s a little residency fraud when it comes to democracy, right?
Despite the chicanery surrounding his address, Kennedy’s legal team argues that the lower courts’ decisions were overly harsh, stressing that nobody was misled by his residency claims. In their view, stripping Kennedy from the ballot not only deprives him of a fair shot but also robs his New York supporters of their precious right to vote for a candidate who has more or less dropped out of the race. As if this helps bolster his already shaky credibility.
As expected, Justice Sonia Sotomayor has been handed the emergency request. She has summoned New York Attorney General Letitia James and other involved parties to respond, effectively ensuring that this melodrama continues to take center stage in the political arena. Meanwhile, Kennedy’s earlier plans to exit battleground states and the ballots they encompass seem to have gone out the window, as he attempts to create a lifeboat for his fading campaign, even while urging his die-hard supporters to shift their votes to Trump. Because when in doubt, align yourself with the most formidable force in the GOP, right?
