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RFK. Jr wants Aaron Rodgers as his vice president: Independent taking on Biden and Trump in 2024 also has ex-WWE star Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura on his list of running mates

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have to name a vice presidential candidate in the next few weeks to appear on some states' ballots.
  • Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is interested in getting Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura to serve as vice president
  • The New York Times reported Tuesday on Kennedy’s move to recruit the two unconventional running mates
  • Because Kennedy is running as an independent, he will have to name a vice presidential pick in the next few weeks to get on the ballot in some states

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is interested in having NFL star Aaron Rodgers or ex-wrestler Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura as his vice presidential pick.

This is what the New York Times writes on Tuesday that Kennedy approached both Rodgers and Ventura, a former governor of Minnesota, about appearing on his ticket, sources told the paper.

Rodgers is still playing in the NFL – and is expected to be a starting quarterback for the New York Jets this fall.

Like Kennedy, he is a prominent vaccine skeptic.

Ventura introduced Kennedy at a campaign event in Arizona last month, and the two have been in touch since.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have to name a vice presidential pick in the next few weeks to appear on some states' ballots.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have to name a vice presidential pick in the next few weeks to appear on some states’ ballots.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers

Jesse Ventura

Jesse Ventura

Kennedy has talked with New York Jets player Aaron Rodgers (left) and former wrestler and former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura (right) as possible running mates

Rodgers (left) with Kennedy (right). Both are prominent vaccine skeptics, with Kennedy prone to pushing conspiracy theories

Rodgers (left) with Kennedy (right). Both are prominent vaccine skeptics, with Kennedy prone to pushing conspiracy theories

Rodgers (left) with Kennedy (right). Both are prominent vaccine skeptics, with Kennedy prone to pushing conspiracy theories

Unlike former President Donald Trump, who can take his time announcing a vice presidential pick, for Kennedy to appear on the ballot in some states as an independent, he will have to name a running mate in the next few weeks.

It’s unclear whether Rodgers or Ventura are seriously considering it.

Both choices are unconventional — like Kennedy’s run to begin with — and could add some star power to the clan’s independent campaign.

But choosing Rodgers or Ventura — and not someone who has recently held elected office — could show voters that Kennedy is not serious about winning.

Ventura served only one term as governor and decided not to run for re-election, and that was 21 years ago.

Democrats have already blasted Kennedy for his presidential bid — including members of the candidate’s famous family.

Kennedy started his campaign last year as a Democrat, then announced in October that he would run as an independent instead — meaning he would not have to compete against President Joe Biden in the Democratic primary to appear on the ballot.

Rodgers is expected to play for the New York Jets this fall, which would disrupt the campaign season. The parliamentary election will be held on Tuesday 5 November

Rodgers is expected to play for the New York Jets this fall, which would disrupt the campaign season. The parliamentary election will be held on Tuesday 5 November

Rodgers is expected to play for the New York Jets this fall, which would disrupt the campaign season. The parliamentary election will be held on Tuesday 5 November

Rodgers (left) poses for a photo with Kennedy (right) last March, shortly before Kennedy announced he would run for president as a Democrat. In October, he changed tack and announced that he would run as an independent in the 2024 general election

Rodgers (left) poses for a photo with Kennedy (right) last March, shortly before Kennedy announced he would run for president as a Democrat. In October, he changed tack and announced that he would run as an independent in the 2024 general election

Rodgers (left) poses for a photo with Kennedy (right) last March, shortly before Kennedy announced he would run for president as a Democrat. In October, he changed tack and announced that he would run as an independent in the 2024 general election

Jesse 'The Body' Ventura battles an opponent in 1998. He was elected governor of Minnesota for one term and did not run for re-election, leaving office in 2003

Jesse 'The Body' Ventura battles an opponent in 1998. He was elected governor of Minnesota for one term and did not run for re-election, leaving office in 2003

Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura battles an opponent in 1998. He was elected governor of Minnesota for one term and did not run for re-election, leaving office in 2003

Instead, his campaign would have to try to get his name on the ballot in every state, a feat that has kept most presidential hopefuls from running as third-party candidates.

Kennedy has also flirted with the Libertarian Party, which has a permanent spot on the ballot.

The Libertarians will choose their 2024 ticket at a convention later this spring.

Democrats fear Kennedy will play spoiler for Biden, giving Trump his second term.

Polls show Kennedy picking voters from both parties’ candidates — though that would likely hurt Biden more than Trump, in part because Biden trails the former president in a number of surveys.

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