Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a controversial former Democrat now seeking to run as an independent in the presidential election, is coming to Buffalo next month.
The son of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy will speak from 12:30 to 3 p.m. April 27 at Kotecki’s Grandview Grove, 4685 Seneca St. in West Seneca.
An organization called the Constitutional Coalition of New York State is sponsoring Kennedy’s appearance.
“Our issue is medical freedom. We are not endorsing Mr. Kennedy or calling him our candidate. We feel he has things to say that are important for people to hear,” said Nancie Orticelli of West Seneca, president of the coalition.
Kennedy’s views on vaccinations have made him a polarizing figure in recent years. Critics have accused him of promoting false and harmful conspiracy theories about the dangers associated with vaccinations.
Kennedy has denied being anti-vaccination, saying he wants parents and people to make their own informed decisions about vaccinations.
While political experts say his chances of winning are minuscule, Kennedy’s candidacy could affect the outcome of the 2024 election.
A poll March 16-19 of 1,682 adults from across the country, including 1,510 registered voters, by The Economist and YouGov showed that if the general election was held then, 44% would vote for President Biden, 43% for former President Donald Trump and 2% for Kennedy.
Kennedy voters could have a huge impact on the outcome of the election, if that poll is accurate. It had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.6%.
Meanwhile, a Siena College poll in February of 806 registered New York State voters asked if they had a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Kennedy.
Forty percent said they had a favorable opinion of him, 37% unfavorable and 23% had no opinion. Among Democrats, 47% said unfavorable, while 45% of both Republicans and independent voters both said favorable.
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