If a third-party candidate, Robert Kennedy, runs in the U.S. presidential election, he could have a significant impact on the race. He could take some of the votes away from Joe Biden, who is currently not far ahead of Donald Trump.
This is reported by The Hill.
As noted in the publication, Robert Kennedy, the nephew of former President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, is trying to collect signatures to get on the ballot in as many states as possible as an independent candidate. So far, he has gathered enough support in some states.
According to preliminary polls, he may become the most influential third-party candidate in the country's history - after businessman Ross Perot, who ran for president in 1992 and received 19% of the vote. Currently, Robert Kennedy is gaining about 10%.
Analysts note that while no third-party candidate has ever won an election in the history of the United States, their participation can take away votes from the electorate of a major candidate. Robert Kennedy could harm Joe Biden, who is currently not far ahead of Donald Trump.
Currently, the US presidential election process is at the primary stage, when each party chooses a single candidate to participate in the subsequent race.