Robert F. Kennedy
Man Bites Dog: RFK Jr. Learns the Hard Way How White House Ambitions Can Be Undone by a Pooch
There are many, many reasons why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will never be president. For starters, his claim that a parasitic worm ate part of his brain is likely a deal breaker for a large segment of the American electorate, even if it does explain some of Kennedy’s wackier conspiracy theories, like the one about […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Campaign Holds Comedy Fundraiser in Los Angeles
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued campaign fundraising in Los Angeles Wednesday night with a stand-up comedy event hosted by the independent presidential candidate’s wife and actress Cheryl Hines. The A Night of Laughter With RFK Jr. & Friends evening at the Million Dollar Theater included performances by Jeremy Piven, Bobby Lee, Rob Schneider, Tre Stewart, […]
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Super Bowl: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Presidential Campaign Spot Repurposes 1960 John F. Kennedy Ad
A presidential campaign ad for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl — and it might have looked familiar for folks who were around when John F. Kennedy was running for president. The ad, from super PAC American Values 2024, resembled a presidential campaign ad for Kennedy’s uncle, JFK, when he was campaigning […]
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Rory Kennedy on Decision to Denounce Brother Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Presidential Campaign: “I Felt Compelled to Speak Out, Which I Didn’t Want to Do”
Last October, White House hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a decision to switch parties in his presidential bid by exiting the Democratic party and running as a third-party Independent. The move was quickly denounced by members of his own family, including Oscar-nominated documentarian Rory Kennedy, who joined her siblings in posting a family statement. […]
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Eric Clapton Raises $2M for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Campaign in California
Eric Clapton performed at a fundraiser for presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a private estate in Brentwood near Los Angeles. The event raised $2.2 million for Kennedy: $1 million for the campaign and $1.2 million for a PAC supporting the candidate. “I am deeply grateful to Eric Clapton for bringing his musical artistry […]
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Denies RFK Assassin Sirhan Sirhan Parole
California’s governor on Thursday rejected releasing Robert F. Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan from prison more than a half-century after the 1968 slaying that the governor called one of America’s “most notorious crimes.” Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has cited RFK as his political hero, rejected a recommendation from a two-person panel of parole commissioners. Newsom said […]
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Alec Baldwin Honors “Extraordinary” RFK Ripple of Hope Laureates in Post-‘Rust’ Shooting Appearance
Alec Baldwin delivered jokes and praises for the activism and advocacy of the night’s honorees while serving as the master of ceremonies for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights 2021 Ripple of Hope Gala on Thursday night. Held at the New York Hilton Midtown Manhattan Hotel, the event marked Baldwin’s first public appearance since the Rust […]
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Alec Baldwin to Make First Post-Shooting Appearance at NYC Awards Gala
Just days after his first sit-down interview following the Rust shooting, Alec Baldwin is planning his return to public life. He is set to serve as master of ceremonies for NYC’s Ripple of Hope Award Gala on Thursday. The event, put on by Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, will be hosted by Kerry Kennedy, with Vice […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Assassin Sirhan Sirhan Wins Parole, Rory Kennedy Urges Board to “Reverse Initial Recommendation”
U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin was granted parole Friday after two of RFK’s sons spoke in favor of Sirhan Sirhan’s release and prosecutors declined to argue he should be kept behind bars. The decision was a major victory for the 77-year-old prisoner, though it does not assure his release. The ruling by the two-person […]
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