Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Polling at 15 Percent, Edges Closer To Qualifying for Presidential Debate

The American electoral system makes it hard for third parties to thrive. Still, it is possible to have a significant impact without coming close to winning.

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 21, 2024 at Royal Oak, Michigan. AP/Jose Juarez

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reached 15 percent or more in three approved national polls. One more, and he will have met one of CNN’s benchmarks to qualify for the debate June 27 with Presidents Biden and Trump.

But Mr. Kennedy cannot count on maintaining his current level of support as the November election nears.

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