RFK Jr's Game-Changing Strategy: Why Nicole Shanahan's VP Selection Isn't What You Think
The pairing of Kennedy and Shanahan, while not devoid of challenges, presents a more acceptable prospect than initially presumed.
As I departed from the Robert F Kennedy Jr. rally in Oakland, CA, where the announcement of Nicole Shanahan as his VP stirred both anticipation and uncertainty, I found myself grappling with conflicting sentiments.
In the lead-up to the event, I had resolved to retract my support for Kennedy should he choose Shanahan as his running mate. My apprehensions stemmed from the fact that Shanahan's political stance veers notably leftward, presenting a series of concerns:
Firstly, her ideological compass seems somewhat divergent from the overarching principles of RFK's platform, a dissonance that could potentially sow discord within their shared vision. Much of Kennedy’s platform overlaps with many conservatives, yet Shanahan is to the Left of this platform.
Secondly, contemplating the prospect of her become president if, God forbid, something happens to RFK, I have reservations about her capacity to effectively lead the nation, given her ideological disparities and lack of political experience.
Thirdly, the selection of Shanahan, a figure entrenched in left-leaning circles, seemed antithetical to Kennedy's stated aspiration of fostering unity across party lines, particularly as he himself hails from a Democratic background. I still hold to the belief that he should have picked someone center-right to counter his center-left positions.
Yet, as the rally unfolded and Kennedy and Shanahan articulated their vision for the future, I found myself in surprising alignment with 98% of their platform—a level of alignment I seldom achieve even with politicians I've staunchly supported, even with President Trump over the past dozen years.
Certainly, there are areas where I diverge from Shanahan's perspectives, notably her contention that artificial intelligence holds the key to addressing chronic illnesses—a notion I view with skepticism—as well as her advocacy for expansive welfare policies and certain aspects of social justice discourse.
However, upon reflection, I concluded that the pairing of Kennedy and Shanahan, while not devoid of challenges, presents a more acceptable prospect than initially presumed. Despite reservations about Shanahan's lack of stage presence and political experience, her deficiencies appear remediable with adequate media training, an endeavor that figures like Del Bigtree could readily facilitate.
Moreover, Shanahan's astute observations regarding the perils of unregulated AI and her insightful analysis of the underlying factors contributing to autism and prevalent chronic illnesses resonate deeply with me. Likewise, her advocacy for a non-interventionist foreign policy aligns closely with my own convictions—an approach that aims to extricate the nation from the constant cycle of perpetual warfare.
In my opinion, RFK did not select Shanahan because of her ideology or belief system. He didn’t pick her for political reasons, even. It was a workaround to overcome an obstacle. While most Presidential candidates select their VP to bring in a block of voters they didn’t have access to, Kennedy isn’t necessarily looking to bring in a particular section of the population. That’s not his weakness. His weakness is the lack of a war chest of hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars to take on the establishment candidates of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
According to campaign finance laws, individuals can only contribute $6600 directly to a candidate. It’s a grind to raise funds, especially as a third party candidate who has additional expenses to get on the ballot that Biden and Trump simply don’t have to spend money on. Additionally, he’s spent $2M+ on security since Biden refuses to grant him Secret Service protection.
So, the way that I see this strategy being implemented, Kennedy decided to bring on Shanahan as VP to fund the campaign and legitimately compete General Election, as both president and vice president candidates are able to contribute as much of their own money to their campaign as they want… no limits. While other candidates select their running mate to overcome an obstacle when it comes to voters, RFK overcame an obstacle of funding.
While the Kennedy/Shanahan ticket may not embody the quintessential conservative candidacy, the more I contemplate their platform and vision, the more reconciled I become to the prospect. Their commitment to addressing pressing societal concerns with pragmatic solutions, reminiscent of Trump's approach in 2016, strikes a chord with the electorate's yearning for substantive change.
As I continue to deliberate over the implications of this announcement, my stance has shifted towards a more favorable disposition towards Kennedy and Shanahan. This is the RFK Jr ticket. Shanahan, in my opinion, is not there to influence policy, but to fund his campaign. Rest assured, I will share my final verdict in due course, as I navigate this political crossroads with careful consideration and introspection. Stay tuned for further updates.
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