Independent candidate RFK Jr. talks presidential run, his impact on the 2024 election

New polling estimates independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is at around 6% of the national vote, which could make a difference in battleground states. He spoke to CBS News about his campaign and his controversies.
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[@marianne7659]

Media is so crooked. Not a free country anymore. He needs to be allowed to be on debates

[@leer.2137]

YES! ~ and he should've NOT been present at the RNC convention

[@KCChief1204]

The only candidate with any real explanation of current issues and a hopeful message on how to better our nation. He deserves more respect & has my vote.

[@TLouisa]

What an inaccurate introduction to RFKJr. I don’t agree with everything he says but the host’s introduction is damn near slanderous. Legacy media is dead and completely out of touch

[@CCCoolati]

It’s not “near slanderous”, it’s just slanderous

[@debraherandez7300]

@@CCCoolati , they are not reporters….just puppets following their puppeteer! They say what they are supposed to say, nothing more, nothing less! No brains needed

[@Samira9129]

He never was anti vaccine and he def is NOT a conspiracy crazy theorist! ppl need to do their own research regarding RFK Junior, it’s very important!

[@catapult-lounge]

this is just what he keeps talking about... The spin against him.

[@catapult-lounge]

this segment is what is wrong with the media. pathetic, really

[@lynnhubbard844]

@@catapult-lounge and politicians

[@mannyexpress8070]

KENNEDY JR HAS NOT BEEN DISPROVEN... PERIOD! MY VOTE WILL BE FOR KENNEDY JR

[@thomasmcguire6849]

Another RFK hit piece

[@joshuaburns3167]

RFK ALL THE WAY... Put him on live and let's see the truth...

[@maxk2636]

Don't wait for the media to tell you what to think about this man... Listen to him speak in long form, and make your own opinion. MSM has vested interests in this election

[@geniusanthony]

Can anyone add to the question of who owns MSM, which MegaCorp. 6% numbers seem very off when most of the country is miserable and has been for too long.

[@maxk2636]

@@geniusanthony I find it interesting that they started off that that number, just so people know he has "no chance" right off the bat.

[@greggjohnson3049]

Kennedy/Shanahan 2024!

[@gillatron1]

Hit piece after hit piece. RFK Jr. 2024 🇺🇸

[@LatteLarrys24]

This seemed more like a segment to promote an agenda than what RFK’s platform is about. The era of non-bias journalism is over, sad times.

[@danielwells8031]

Which is exactly what his campaign calls out

[@LatteLarrys24]

@@danielwells8031 well it’s an unfortunate situation because media should not be partisan, but rather objective, which in this case, it’s not. The campaign will have to start doing more events soon if they want to pick up steam. I appreciate him speaking at events like the Bitcoin conference in Tennessee, but sensationalism goes a long way in modern American politics, which is what has made Trump so successful. RFK needs to get out of his comfort zone and get creative.

[@josheppley2767]

Following RFK for a while his campaign is so much stronger than even presented here

[@LatteLarrys24]

@@josheppley2767 right on the money. All it takes is good, non-bias research on the part of the individual to get beyond a main stream media headline

[@gamkal7231]

@@LatteLarrys24 Actually, Obama did a lot of his campaigning on social media too - as Sanders also had to. The oligarchs bought up most of our media over 10 years ago. Tons of people no longer bother watching or reading it, the lies are so transparent.

[@jonathanzkoch]

Your scared to show him speaking for longer than 15 seconds because your afraid your viewers might like what they hear

[@debraherandez7300]

Exactly!!

[@Kay.1117]

Yeppp

[@TomsMoonpie-hs9rk]

RFK JR. addresses our country’s issues and articulates solutions while the other candidates do not. RFK JR. / Shanahan for President 2024🇺🇸

[@pfeen8203]

The US media is a joke 😂 RFK Jr would be great for our country so would his father and so was his Uncle

[@dorafirminpennington6098]

Your reporting is absolutely bias and doesn't really give Americans a true narrative of the stellar man he is.

[@skg-rg6mh]

Same people who said Biden was sharper than ever are tarnishing a man who has dedicated his life to fighting for average Americans against giant corporations and govt agencies

[@williamryder5021]

100% and it's sad 😢 like really? Haven't we all had enough of this no matter who they talk about. Bring back real journalism! ❤

[@JK-br1mu]

ed

[@arcocarib]

There is the only one reasonable path forward. That RFK

[@maximgolberg]

Wait, this is called a one-on-one interview? You do cuts and spin for half the time, and don't let him finish a sentence. How about you release the entire thing and let the people decide what to think. You guys should be ashamed of the type of work you put out there.

[@debraherandez7300]

They are not real journalists…..puppets bought and paid for!!

[@buddha-full3926]

💯

[@williamryder5021]

Indeed they should be

[@trompls]

Did you ask about any policy positions or his unique ideas?

[@roberthood7650]

of course not. This is CBS. They're very clearly trying to make a hit piece

[@gpain3192]

For those on the fence on who to vote, listen to RFK and you'll be surprised that he's not the "conspiracy nut" that the mainstream media is portraying him to be. I thought he was so myself until I watched his videos.

[@julieinorbit]

This is literally the message of everyone who has listened to him

[@Xiphos12]

​@@julieinorbit I never thought he was a conspiracy nut, but ok. Fact-check what he says. Sometimes it's a little inaccurate, but it's a *far cry* from the flat-out lies that Joe, Kam, or Don have told. Keep in mind the running theme here though, he's challenging companies that have *trillions* in AUM and have their slimy paws in every marketable thing they possibly can.

[@MrEngineerCO]

Same here, at first I couldn’t even get past his voice, but after listening to his message I can’t stop listening to him. I truly feel inspired to vote for him now.

[@buddha-full3926]

💯

[@l.c.345]

​@@MrEngineerCOyou do know that his voice is a neurological injury, he has spastic dysphonia, he displays great courage and deserves tremendous credit!

[@EleanorMabel]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[@EleanorMabel]

@KylianZander That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well

[@EleanorMabel]

@KylianZander I will give this a look, thanks a bunch for sharing.

[@CrimsonCorsair27]

The 6% poll was probably the lowest poll they could find lol.

[@GibberSnapp]

Truth! Harvard Harris poll has him at 20%

[@KK-111]

The polls that they are referring to don't even give RFK, Jr as an option- they just present the D and R choices. They're all such liars.

[@treadlightly76]

@@GibberSnapp media has agendas to keep RFK jr. down so much corruption that we’re forced to only choose the corrupt or meet the same fate as those who were honest to correct against the corrupt

[@green_monday]

Zogby is high

[@JaredChrome]

Polls that offer “Other” or just “DNC/RNC” v “Kennedy” are purposefully disingenuous polls w a false low %

[@nicholasnesaw5770]

This is unfactual reporting on so many levels.

[@markmar2323]

Perfect example of a heavily edited dishonest hit piece used to push an agenda. I’d encourage people to listen to the hundreds of hours of podcasts and interviews by RFK in which he details his positions. You’ll find a thoughtful, self reflecting and honest human who doesn’t side step every issue.

[@mariekuijkenhistoricallyaw2598]

❤❤❤

[@thefunhouse-jayburchfinear7617]

Kennedy is poling more like 20% . Kennedy has my vote

[@dae-o4q]

At the low end he is polling in the mid teens consistently

[@carolinez1461]

Why cite just one low poll from the NY Times/Sienna College? The Times, like CBS, has not given Kennedy fair coverage.

[@tacofortgens3471]

15-20% yes

[@tacofortgens3471]

​@@dae-o4qthats what I have been seeing too

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Agree

[@dcastro9224]

Wow what shady journalism!! Americans if you are willing to read look up his books and make up your own mind. RFK JR 2024!

[@TepidTrowel7]

Release the full interview. KENNEDY 2024🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sleepingthroughthewar]

if you search "the take out RFK Jr" you should be able to find it. They tried to slander him but he spoke with grace and reason and logic.

[@Believe_inlife]

Why would the guy doing the intro introduce Kennedy like that 😂 Just dis-credits mainstream media even more. What a joke. Vote Kennedy America! His actual campaign slogan is “Heal the divide” Kennedy is the opposite of divisive.

[@giyutomioka8579]

This is an actual presidential candidate! RFK for 2024🎉🎉

[@centurycleaners96]

What a hit job. Hit piece after hit piece. You should be ashamed CBS. RFK Jr. 2024 🇺🇸

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Agree

[@troynewell7800]

If you want more of the same, vote for the major parties

[@zachvoi1340]

Other polls have him at 20% so dont be discouraged over this bs

[@BazookaTooth707]

They have to convince their listeners that Harris is somehow in a better position than Biden.

[@calicomist9213]

I left the Republican Party because I liked what Bobby Kennedy has to say. He is the most intelligent candidate and the best person for the office. Many voters support him-but it's better press to stir something up and make your own agenda. Shame on CBS for lowering themselves to sensationalism. RFK JR 2024!

[@debraherandez7300]

I agree ….Shame on CBS, this Used to be my morning news show….No More👎 I Used to be a Democrat, I am now independent! RFK 2024!

[@marcandrade7495]

" People" are getting nervous: RFK Jr has my vote sealed. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lucky_buzzy]

Oh the media is working overtime on this dude. Everywhere I look KZbin, Twitter, Instagram, etc… people are looking at this candidate to cast their vote. He speaks on real issues that Americans are experiencing from the boarder issues, to buying a home. #rfk24

[@davidlapedius9271]

It's just my generation called the Boomers who are afraid to learn how to manipulate technology, yet I've canvassed, convoyed in Ohio, & walked in parades with Boomers who are more than enthused for President Kennedy. Let's keep going. God help us, God bless our future President & God bless America.

[@seanwarner9893]

I've watched quite a bit of RFK interviews, and he almost always has logic to back up his initial statement, but they cut those parts if the interview because this was obviously not meant to be a balanced piece of journalism. I'm not saying the guy has no weaknesses but that was incredibly unbalanced. They didn't even mention his stances on getting corporations out of home buying and regulatory agencies. Or that he promotes world peace and environmental protection more than any democratic or Republican since his father. This is not journalism, this is propaganda pushing an agenda.

[@debraherandez7300]

Definitely!!

[@seanwarner9893]

I just listened to the entire interview on "The Takeout" podcast and this video is not at all representative of that entire conversation. This is a hit piece completely out of context.

[@chicorodriguez8197]

RFK2024

[@hellyeah9398]

Kennedy is the remedy!!

[@seanwarner9893]

What the hell was that introduction? How is that balanced journalism?

[@catapult-lounge]

this is exactly what he talks about... They're afraid of him so they ridicule him And it's so obvious it's painful to watch ... as they make fools of themselves

[@seanwarner9893]

@@catapult-lounge this is not journalism. This is propaganda to push an agenda. I want the bad! I want to be informed, but you also have to tell me the good which in RFK's case far outweighs the negative they pushed here. Glad to see we aren't the only ones seeing the biased presentation here

[@debraherandez7300]

Exactly, you looked like fools Tony and Major Garret, no reporters here!

[@seanwarner9893]

I just listened to the entire interview on "The Takeout" podcast and this video is not at all representative of that entire conversation. This is a hit piece completely out of context.

[@jillwaters1627]

This is why people don’t watch the news anymore. The bias is ridiculous.

[@loveofinquiry8067]

Kennedy 2024🇺🇸❤️🎉I was a democrat but when the democrats refused to do primaries and allow the people to choose, I knew I had to vote for someone who isn’t owned by either party that’s why Kennedy is the only choice for me.

[@PetalPunkFairy]

Get dunked on CBS we the people are gonna overtake the comments and the polls

[@sleepingthroughthewar]

Comment our support on every video for RFK !! that's the only way to get people to hear the message in these modern times.

[@SirJulianRaya]

Why are you afraid to play the full interview?

[@josephine6893]

Because its nonsense

[@wendywehner2320]

​@@josephine6893wrong

[@seanwarner9893]

I've watched quite a bit of RFK interviews, and he almost always has logic to back up his initial statement, but they cut those because this was obviously not meant to be a balanced piece of journalism. I'm not saying the guy has no weaknesses but that was incredibly unbalanced. They didn't even mention his stances on getting corporations out of home buying and regulatory agencies. Or that he promotes world peace and environmental protection more than any democratic or Republican since his father. This is not journalism, this is propaganda pushing an agenda.

[@Xiphos12]

​@@josephine6893 "Nonsense" is a dog-whistle for Dems who think they have a complete monopoly on factual information.

[@danielwells8031]

The full episode is on The Takeout on spotify or apple podcast

[@Elayman1]

The lowest polls probably didn't even include him until people started asking about it.

[@Elayman1]

Kennedy wasn't in the last debate because Biden didn't want him there so it will be interesting to see how ABC keeps him out since supposedly Trump is fine with it, and may not be there himself in any case. Anything is possible.

[@nateauld]

Trump is scared to debate RFK so he acts like he has no power over the situation.

[@LForehand]

Trump is not fine with it. He just says these things to appear stronger to his supporters. The powers that be will never allow him on the stage, because millions of Americans will know they've been lied to about him.

[@green_monday]

There will be a lawsuit if they keep him out.

[@TylerClibbon]

6 minutes? pathetic, you might as well make it a tiktok let me guess, you had to censor most of it because the information is too dangerous for my health

[@larissairene1989]

Wow CBS I forgot why I know longer watched u. Now I remember. Maybe you should play the full interview. Also maybe talk to people who are supporting him. Just like rfk jr we don't trust u

[@drewhall737]

I love RFK's policy proposals and accurate description of the uniparty that continues to raise military spending every year and keeps leading us into foreign wars. I can't support those policies any longer. I'm a lifelong Democratic voter in Michigan.

[@rossroxy7184]

where is the rest of the interview ??

[@billy-black-socks]

RFK ALL THE WAY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@csrac23]

RFK Jr, The only candidate for the Poor and Middle Class regardless of race or gender

[@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127]

uhhhh no for the crazy

[@csrac23]

@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127 for the sane people who can listen for more than 10 seconds and analyze critical issues in a non-partisan manner. Take time to truly listen and not base your opinions off of clickbait titles and headlines

[@DisasterMaster3K]

@@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127only the worm was crazy

[@michelefisher5171]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@realdeal5475]

No he not.. he trump 2.0

[@Xiphos12]

What an absurd hit piece. Most of CBS's major advertisers are pharmaceutical companies, in case anybody is wondering.

[@MsBohica2371]

I was excited to see an RFK Jr piece from mainstream stream media pop up on my timeline. Seconds in I knew how bad Bobby is scaring this repressive status quo.

[@billy-black-socks]

Same - very disappointed in CBS

[@QuietFemme]

There are more than 6 percent who would vote for him. I never took that poll so add my vote for RFk to it.

[@Walter-g3l]

Any pole where he is near or single digits or under 20% are ones that don’t even include his name in the poll. It has the Democratic candidate the Republican candidate and “other”. More will be revealed, we are finding there is a mass of support for RFk Jr a subtle quiet, massive people that are awakening across the country. He has enough support right now to win 270 electoral votes and only have faith stay the course he will be on all 50 states ballots and DC.

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

It's 24 per cent now

[@davidlapedius9271]

THANK YOU!!

[@wearefarout]

6% nah bro. he is over 20% in one latest poles. nice hit piece. how do any of the 'reporters' sleep at night. i guess the want to keep their 'jobs'. clowns

[@dorafirminpennington6098]

Your claims are false not his.

[@hectorortega06]

C'mon people. Read between the lines. They (Dems/Reps) view RFK Jr as a threat. They are afraid of his ideals to unify the people and government. Break the chains of fear mongering and vote for the right person. RFK Jr has my vote!

[@knockonolan]

Release the full interview instead of framing it in a negative fashion.

[@2ruthfox82]

This is what a corporate controlled media looks like.

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Yes

[@angelagaona2087]

💜🗳vote for Robert F🤍Kennedy💜Jr💜24💜2024💜🇺🇸

[@ho_town_handler]

What a super misleading intro.

[@dylanellis8376]

I can feel the bias through my screen

[@sunbear1973]

Yeah CBS, this is not even a remotely far and impartial interview. Anyone that wants to actually hear what RFK jr actual is about will have to go to KZbin and see all his in-depth interviews that are not edited. I’m voting for RFK jr. and believe in his message. Let’s all break this 2 party BS that we have in this country. Go independent!!!

[@brittanyjean6600]

I love how they label as anti Vax, when that's not the case at all. He's the guy for this country and if you actually look into his policies, his character. Pick the responsible vote, not out of fear for the other party.. The MSM is ridiculous... Have throw their jabs at him when they can. I appreciate the air time he actually got but come on.. #RFKJr2024 #KennedyIsTheRemedy #Kennedy2024

[@ciscogutierrez4951]

Wow thank god the comments see right through the bs. The 6% pisses me off because I feel more people see Robert for the genuine man that he is. Not a single politician that I know of have been more brutally honest about himself and our country and I genuinely feel he cares for us humans. Even his VP is a great example of a human. They are inspirational

[@ChristinaDrake-x8l]

Never asked a real question like what's your border policy? What do you think about inflation?.... This is not reporting!

[@SD-vs8oz]

Wow! This old washed up legacy media channel is full of ..it

[@samanthatwining3808]

So disappointed in this, and you, Tony.

[@debraherandez7300]

100% agree!

[@billy-black-socks]

You call THAT an interview CBS?! Hit piece is more like it.

[@leoprocopio8643]

Agreed, a hit piece for sure. Clearly why I don’t watch CBS anymore.

[@StelleenBlack]

💜🇺🇲🐐Kennedy 2024!

[@somma_fp]

The opening of this interview is just shameful.

[@BonnieV-uf5ds]

The whole interview, beginning to end is wrapped in smears! Sadly, many CBS watchers will not recognize it for the hit piece that it is. We the people need to reach our friends and relatives one on one to share the truth.

[@tylerthere5832]

KENNEDY24!

[@jeremypomeroy2942]

Way to "cover" his candidancy. Why even interview a candidate if you won't show but a few sentences?

[@sdb816]

6%? Try 20%

[@RobbyLakeMusic]

CBS: STOP TRYING TO SMEAR KENNEDY

[@lorimoss8762]

I had a negative opinion of RFK Jr based on how the mainstream media has curated that narrative. Wow was I wrong. I hope people will watch long form unedited interviews with him. Listen to his podcast. Read his books. Don't outsource your opinion. He's a uniquely intelligent, articulate and courageous candidate. I am inspired to vote for him.

[@mariekuijkenhistoricallyaw2598]

❤❤❤

[@debraherandez7300]

You have to dig for Real News now days!! You will not get it on CBS, NBC or ABC!! You get fluff and ex football stars to shell out what they want you to hear….no news here!!

[@silksnapper4777]

6 Candidates to choose from I choose Kennedy I've listened to all of them Kennedy is the complete package Kennedy Shanahan 2024

[@sdb816]

RELEASE THE FULL INTERVIEW

[@juanchoeche3286]

It’s a shame they still have to say he said “false” claims about vaccines. They all have turned out to be true. He is polling much much higher. He only speaks about UNITY. Whether he wins or not he’s already done an amazing service of truth telling and of calling it out how it is with so much grace and zero hate talk against others. Thank you Bobby. Many of us hope you make it to a debate stage and people hear straight from you and not what others say from you.

[@mannyexpress8070]

RFK JR 2024 🇺🇸 FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC SEA 🇺🇸

[@mca_a1131]

Hear Hear!!!!✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@estherrayos]

What else can the American people want ? The man is a lawyer he is focused he is prepared to lead all of us !!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@timbrown8038]

I think they are in for a surprise when it comes to just how many votes he gets in November.

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Yes

[@matthewwolf6218]

Man, I hate it when talking heads are smug.

[@zachvoi1340]

Trying so hard to discredit him

[@debr-kx2ut]

I can't believe I got my hopes up that they were finally going to air an interview with RFK Jr, only for them to do this. I feel like Charlie Brown right now. This tells me two things: 1) They're genuinely worried (which they wouldn't be for someone "polling at 6%") and 2) They're not unbiased, which is sad and alarming. I never tell anyone who to vote for, but I urge everyone to listen to this man speak in his own, unedited words before making up your mind.

[@debraherandez7300]

Agree!

[@kennethmeade8824]

Terrible false reporting on this candidate. Wow, you two should find some journalists to do your job.

[@debraherandez7300]

Exactly!! No journalists here!

[@cherrifenton1015]

There’s always someone coming out of the woodwork on everyone in our country, people are always complaining, we need to think about getting back to the people, RFK Jr has my vote , I’m a baby boomer and he has my vote all the way, if he’s not on the ballots I won’t vote , Facts!!

[@LForehand]

Same here! The DNC, who is "Saving Democracy" works very hard to keep 3rd party candidates off the ballot. If they keep RFK off my ballot, I'll stay home. I'm tired of the games.

[@LorraineZimmerman-s7v]

Ain't that the truth!! I think they track every person who ever knew the person, and when they find the most vulnerable, they manipulate their wording and then pay them with big bucks if they speak!! Such corruption we live in!!!

[@MayerMarieTherese]

Oh yes, @cherrifenton1015, you can vote. WRITE DOWN his name: ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR., U.S. PRESIDENT!

[@christopherbrown3393]

Whar a joke CBS is. You didn't ask him any substantive policy questions. Total hit piece. Yall are pathetic.

[@bryanbenjamin1682]

Let this man get the same media coverage as the other two parties. Let this man debate. Everyone in power is so scared of this man because he speaks for the common folk. Kennedy has my vote.

[@Ace-cf6tf]

RFK is the best choice for this country

[@keithhamm4345]

Not a single question about where he stands on the issues. CBS, your credibility wanes.

[@eliezerbobskinewman871]

,"Cast aside" He didn't say that. Why are you projecting your opinion instead of reporting the latest poll which shows. RFK beats Trump in a head to head race. Another reason on why to turn off main stream media if you want news instead of ignorant sound bites.

[@jbrs7811]

what a hit job, my god - you should be embarrassed CBS

[@catapult-lounge]

so true... I mean just listen to the guy's voice at the very end like a condescending disappointed parent trying to manipulate his kid... silly... and obvious

[@debraherandez7300]

@@catapult-lounge , they showed us Exactly what RFK has been saying all along!! Not trustworthy news, do they really think we are that stupid, or are they Really that stupid!!!

[@brianmurphy5313]

Another corporate-owned commercial media cut-up interview to add to their endless hit job against him. Anyway, I'm a supporter of RFK Jr. In random order, here's some of my reasons for supporting RFK Jr... -genuinely wants to heal the 'culture war' divide in our country, and he has the ability to, being liked by many different 'types' of people from across the spectrum of issues and ideas, who are tired of the 2-party duopoly -has integrity, has courage, truth seeker in general, thinks for himself (not a DNC/RNC puppet) -incorruptible, cannot be bought or bullied -thoughtful and introspective, deeply considers problems and possible solutions -vocal about the corruption of 'Citizens United' and the power of the big private money controlling government -vocal about putting an end to corporate capture over government (Pharma, banks, oil, big AG, military industrial complex) -wants to get us out of 'forever wars' and to pull back on and expose the corruption within the military industrial complex -wants to pull back NATO and resolve the Ukraine war via negotiations with Putin, rather than perpetuating the escalation (which could truly lead to the most dire outcome imaginable) -wants to bring the military budget back to 'Eisenhower minimum' and to instead invest that money in making us strong at home and in correcting our outrageous debt and growing inflation -dedicated to rebuilding the Middle Class in our country -dedicated to creating our country as a moral exemplar and economic force in the world, rather than as a militaristic bully -vocal about the dishonesty and agendas of commercial media -wants to abolish all pharmaceutical advertisements on television (this has major influence on the 'news' narratives) -wants to keep the pharmaceutical industry honest with safety testing, transparency, etc -wants to get rid of government assist crony capitalism and subsidies for big ag, oil, etc -advocate for civil liberties -vocally against censorship (will pardon Snowden and Assange on 'day 1') -against mandates and police state-like policies -classical liberal sensibilities with respect of others (without the 'woke' or fake identity politics) -vocal commitment to transparency regarding FBI, CIA, NSA over-stepping and out-stepping -would put the federal budget on blockchain to be fully transparent for all citizens -passionate about environmental and ecological concerns -passionate about investing in regenerative farming practice -passionate about cleaning our food supply and exposing the unhealthy ingredients in processed 'foods' -wants to bring preventative health more into public discourse; nutrition, exercise, etc -will immediately close the border (this is not some republican scare issue, it is a very major issue - for many reasons) -will send the necessary Asylum Judges to the border to expedite the process for legal migrants -has an excellent plan to make homes affordable for all, including a program that backs mortgages at 3% and a tax structure to keep Black Rock from continuing to buy everyone out (this also will bring rent costs down dramatically) -due to his family/background, he's well-learned from the inside of the various power structures -due to his decades as an attorney successfully taking on major corporations, as well as government regulatory corruption, he is exceptionally well-suited for taking on the myriad of corrupt corporate capture over our government *I wrote the list above many months before Oct 7, 2023. I should add, especially directed towards my brothers and sisters of the populist 'left' and populist 'right', 'progressives', 'libertarians', and people who are just antiwar, in general... -RFK Jr. is in support of Israel (as am I). However, this in no way means he isn't also in support of helping the innocent people within Gaza. RFK Jr. has always been very aware of the conditions for the people within Gaza, and is especially aware of, and feels deep heartache for, the Hell they are living in now. He is a person who, as President, would do all he could to help seek lasting peace and prosperity for all in the region -although RFK Jr. is a supporter of Israel, he is not a fan of Netanyahu, and has said repeatedly that he would not be writing him a blank check with American dollars to do with as he wishes -there is no one who would fight harder or more tirelessly to reach out to everyone involved, as well as to leaders outside of the region, to try to negotiate and implement a sustainable peaceful solution for both the Israelis and the Palestinians. RFK Jr. would bring many ideas and a commitment to approaching the problem there from several different angles, and involving several other players. In fact, he would have been doing this before Oct. 7. (Simply yelling 'apartheid', 'genocide', etc is not in service of an actual solution - ask Hamas) -and unlike anyone from the 2 major parties who supports Israel, RFK Jr. would never be lead by the corrupt (and disgusting) sheer financial interests of the Military Industrial Complex when it comes to any of America's foreign policy; including with Israel

[@TomsMoonpie-hs9rk]

#AmericaStrong

[@GabrielGonzalez-cm4gi]

Major hit piece by a supposed “fair” media source. Edited interview loaded with editorial commentary by the reporters Major Garrett and Tony Dokupil. So unfair

[@johnm1787]

Wheres the full interview CBS, release the truth.

[@sherrywright449]

RFK JR FOR PRESIDENT 2024! 🇺🇲✝️🇺🇲✝️🇺🇲

[@devonbeaty6485]

they dug deep for sound bites to reinforce their rhetoric. How about a full interview without your unnecessary and directed annotations, CBS?

[@IceManGav1]

He never made false accusations about vaccines, he was concerned by the lack of compliance and testing

[@ronalddulaney6330]

I'm almost 82. I was 26 when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated . Some Precious part of me died the night Bobby was murdered. But that part of me has been resurrected with Bobby Kennedy Junior's candidacy for POTUS. When I first heard he was running, I had bought into the mainstream media portrayal of him as a conspiracy nut but I felt I owed it to Bobby to at least give his son a listening to. I'm so glad I did! After listening to many interviews I got a feel for his sincerity and Integrity. What's more, when I learned of his practicing a rigorously honest spiritual program, being an old friend of Bill's, well, that just put me over the moon! His emphasis on placing principles before personalities and not impugning the motives of others, but focusing only on policy differences keeps him out of the childish blame-game pettiness which has characterized politics for the last few presidential cycles. For the last 30 years or so I've heard Republicans complain that liberals, like communists, want to redistribute the wealth from the Rich to the Poor. Well, I've been around a while and my experience over the last 50 years or so tells me that through corporate lobbying, payoffs, financing campaigns, etc., Corporate America has more than just captured the Agencies which are supposed to regulate it. It has captured the Whole political system, both Republicans and Democrats to essentially establish a political duopoly which has dismantled the union movement, decimated the middle class and created the homeless class with exorbitant rental rates, interest rates on homes and credit cards, school loans, and stagnated wages over the last 45+ years. And so, the Rich, as plutocrats will, have been Redistributing the wealth from the Poor and Middle-class to the Rich! Bobby knows how to stop this because he's been suing Corporate America and the government agencies that are captured by Corporate America for polluting and injuring people, winning billions of dollars in judgments for the last 40 years. I think Bobby wants us to trade Crony Capitalism for Conscientious Capitalism. I'm for that!

[@Bryan-or2wf]

Excellent comment!

[@PacoBear]

My family of lifelong Democrats is disgusted with the party and has switched and will all be voting for @RobertFKennedyJr. #KennedyShanahan2024. Thank you, @CBS for the reminder why I quit watching you 13 years ago.

[@JaredChrome]

RFKJ🇺🇸 “…So which am I, right or left? Which are you? Do these labels even make sense anymore, or are they just another way to keep the people divided while the big banks, corporations and billionaires stripmine our wealth?”

[@whimsicalgecko_6968]

I’m so glad once again there are many RFK junior supporters in the comment sections. He will be our president.

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Yes