Source: Reuters
“Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unlikely to participate in 2024’s first U.S. presidential debate after missing a deadline to meet criteria set by hosting news organization CNN. … The conditions included appearing on enough state ballots to potentially win the presidency and also garnering at least 15% voter support in four separate national polls. Kennedy had received at least 15% in only three accepted polls to date and, by CNN’s tally, had qualified for the ballot in just six states. That would not be enough to win the presidency. … The Kennedy campaign asked that the Federal Election Commission take action by Thursday and keep CNN, Biden and Trump from holding the June 27 debate unless it makes changes. The FEC declined to comment.” (06/20/24)