Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as running mates, the Kennedy campaign said Tuesday in The Washington Post. admitted Hill.
Independent candidates are considering both men as potential candidates for the 2024 ticket. He had been in “fairly continuous” contact with Rodgers in recent months, according to the report. new york timesfirst reported the development.
Another person familiar with the Kennedy campaign said Hill-Ventura has been talked about.
Rodgers joined the New York Jets before the 2023 season, but was quickly sidelined after tearing his left Achilles tendon. Kennedy has reportedly been in contact with Ventura since the former governor introduced him during a campaign event in Arizona, according to the Times.
Mr. Kennedy plans to name a running mate in the coming weeks, before the state’s deadline for nominations to win the vote in the state expires.
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In addition to Mr. Rogers and Mr. Ventura, Mr. Kennedy said former Congressman Tulsi Gabbard, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang are all on the “short list.” ”, the Kennedy campaign confirmed to The Paper. hill.
Kennedy initially ran in the Democratic primary, but switched to running alone in October. Since then, his bid for the White House has raised concerns among Democratic officials that his revolt could siphon voters away from President Biden and help former President Trump return to the Oval Office. .
The Hill first reported earlier this month that Kennedy has recently ramped up discussions about possibly running for president with the Libertarian Party in an effort to win voting rights.
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