Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the long-shot independent presidential candidate, has made an intriguing move, reaching out to the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss the possibility of serving in her administration if she wins the presidency in November, CBS news reports, citing The Washington Post.
According to sources, Kennedy proposed a meeting last week to discuss potential roles, but Harris and her advisors have yet to respond, seemingly uninterested in the offer. A Democratic source commented, “No one has any intention of negotiating with a MAGA-funded fringe candidate who has sought out a job with Donald Trump in exchange for an endorsement.”
Despite this rebuff, Kennedy remains insistent, telling the Washington Post that he believes Harris missed a strategic opportunity by declining the meeting. He expressed his belief that the election will be close and that Harris should be open to all possibilities.
This outreach to Harris follows a meeting between Kennedy and former President Donald Trump in July at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Kennedy has been actively campaigning as an independent and is on the ballot in a growing number of states. While his chances of winning the presidency are considered slim, he remains a potential factor in the race, particularly in key states where his candidacy could draw votes away from one of the major party candidates.
The Democrats’ disinterest in Kennedy’s proposal is linked their concerns about his past associations with Trump and his funding sources, which include wealthy Republicans, according to the report.
