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[–] jonne@infosec.pub 30 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

To be fair, if my uncle and dad were murdered by the CIA I'd be a conspiracy nut too. Although Republicans will probably regret elevating him now, as he seems to be peeling more people off Trump than democrats.

[–] almar_quigley@lemmy.world 35 points 3 months ago (2 children)

He’s not peeling any democrats off. Only libertarians and conservative conspiracy theorists. Aka Rogan fans. The idea that dems would just vote for a Kennedy is exactly the kind of strategy I expect from trump and his ilk.

[–] Contentedness@lemmy.nz 7 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I thought the idea was that his policies on the environment and affordable home ownership look good to liberal voters at first glance.

[–] almar_quigley@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

If anyone gets passed the brain worms and the crazy conspiracies then maybe he’s earned it. But I doubt there’s any statistical chance he’s going to negatively impact the dem ticket.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

And his name.

ETA: That's the thought process, not how I feel. Last year there were literally conservatives saying "the left will vote for a Kennedy"

[–] Wrench@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I agree for the most part, but he's also influential to dudebros, who could also be convinced to vote blue for drug legalization.

[–] almar_quigley@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

The problem being those dude bros are too caught up in toxic masculinity and inceldom to ever be able to vote for a dem.

[–] zephorah@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago

He is a staunch anti vaxx guy.