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It's Biden v Trump again - but who else is running for president in 2024? RFK Jr, Jill Stein, Cornell West: Who else is running for president in 2024?
(about 1 month later)
Independent and third-party candidates are unlikely to win, but could have a significant impact on he 2024 race.Independent and third-party candidates are unlikely to win, but could have a significant impact on he 2024 race.
Independent and third-party candidates are unlikely to win, but could have a significant impact on he 2024 race.Independent and third-party candidates are unlikely to win, but could have a significant impact on he 2024 race.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the two major party candidates in the 2024 presidential election, but dozens of other people have filed to run. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are the two major party candidates in the 2024 presidential election, but dozens of other people are also running.
None are on a realistically possible path to the White House, but the most well-known threaten to siphon away support from the the Democratic president and his Republican rival. None is on a realistic path to the White House, but the most well-known threaten to siphon away support from the Democratic and Republican candidates.
Here are the candidates with the greatest potential to disrupt the race. Here are the people with the greatest potential to disrupt the race.
Robert F Kennedy JrRobert F Kennedy Jr
Some polls show RFK Jr drawing a substantial portion of the vote in a three-way match-upSome polls show RFK Jr drawing a substantial portion of the vote in a three-way match-up
Some polls show RFK Jr drawing a substantial portion of the vote in a three-way match-upSome polls show RFK Jr drawing a substantial portion of the vote in a three-way match-up
No outside candidate in decades has loomed over a national election as much as this nephew of former President John Kennedy. A former environmental lawyer known for his anti-vaccine activism, the nephew of former President John Kennedy initially sought - and failed - to run as a Democrat.
A former environmental lawyer known for his anti-vaccine activism, Mr Kennedy initially sought to run as a Democrat. The 70-year-old then mounted an independent challenge to what he called the "two-headed monster" of American politics,
But after failing to gain support within the party that is home to his family's political dynasty, the 70-year-old mounted an independent challenge to what he called the "two-headed monster" of American politics, At least 15 of his relatives endorsed Joe Biden before he dropped out of the race. "The Democrats are frightened that I'm going to spoil the election for President Biden. The Republicans are frightened that I'm going to spoil it for President Trump," he said at the time. "The truth is, they're both right."
At least 15 of his relatives have endorsed Mr Biden, which could blunt the threat Mr Kennedy poses to the president's re-election.
"The Democrats are frightened that I'm going to spoil the election for President Biden. The Republicans are frightened that I'm going to spoil it for President Trump," he said at a rally in Philadelphia.
"The truth is, they're both right."
The people who want Robert F Kennedy Jr to be president
The people who want Robert F Kennedy Jr to be president
Does RFK Jr pose more of a threat to Trump or Biden?
Does RFK Jr pose more of a threat to Trump or Biden?
LISTEN: The Global Story podcast on the impact of RFK Jr
LISTEN: The Global Story podcast on the impact of RFK Jr
During his campaign, Mr Kennedy has been criticised for repeating debunked conspiracy theories, such as a connection between childhood vaccines and autism, and for once likening Covid vaccine mandates to Nazi Germany.During his campaign, Mr Kennedy has been criticised for repeating debunked conspiracy theories, such as a connection between childhood vaccines and autism, and for once likening Covid vaccine mandates to Nazi Germany.
But his populist economic message and criticism of the two major parties has seen him break through among many disaffected and independent voters. His latest controversy is perhaps the most wacky story of any campaign - his video admission to comedian Roseanne Barr that he once dumped a bear carcass in Central Park.
Mr Kennedy stands little chance of winning the presidency - he has so far qualified to be on the ballot in only seven states - but polls show that he may be drawing away support from both Mr Biden and Mr Trump. Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign
In March, he chose Silicon Valley lawyer and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan, another newcomer to presidential politics, as his running mate. Previously a long-time Democratic donor, she bankrolled Mr Kennedy's attention-grabbing Super Bowl ad. Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign
The major hurdle to this independent candidacy is getting on more ballots - a complicated process varying by state that often involves collecting thousands of signatures. Mr Kennedy's campaign says it has already met the requirements to qualify for nine other states' ballots and has the funding to make it onto all 50 by November. His populist economic message and criticism of the two major parties initially gave him a boost in the polls, on the back of the many disaffected voters unhappy with the choice of Biden or Trump. He narrowly missed qualifying for the first presidential debate in late June.
But with Ms Harris in the race he has seen his popularity drop to single digits.
Jill SteinJill Stein
Some Democrats believe Jill Stein's 2016 bid helped propel Donald Trump to victorySome Democrats believe Jill Stein's 2016 bid helped propel Donald Trump to victory
Some Democrats believe Jill Stein's 2016 bid helped propel Donald Trump to victorySome Democrats believe Jill Stein's 2016 bid helped propel Donald Trump to victory
The activist and physician ran as the Green Party's candidate in 2012 and 2016. The activist and doctor ran as the Green Party's candidate in 2012 and 2016.
Now back at 74 years old, she recently told BBC Americast that "Americans are not voting for a candidate they like". Now back at 74 years old, she recently told BBC Americast that "Americans are not voting for a candidate they like... They're generally voting against the candidate they hate the most.
"They're generally voting against the candidate they hate the most," she said. "And that's no way for a democracy to function." "And that's no way for a democracy to function."
Ms Stein calls for an "economic bill of rights" that would include universal access to healthcare and a right to employment. She also vows to fight climate change, defend abortion access and transgender rights, and was recently arrested at a student protest on behalf of Gaza.Ms Stein calls for an "economic bill of rights" that would include universal access to healthcare and a right to employment. She also vows to fight climate change, defend abortion access and transgender rights, and was recently arrested at a student protest on behalf of Gaza.
Unlikely to garner more than one or two percent of the popular vote, she could still play spoiler to Mr Biden's re-election hopes in a tight race. She is unlikely to get more than 2% of the vote - but that could still play spoiler to Ms Harris. Hillary Clinton supporters partly blame her for the Democrat's narrow defeat in 2016. In three critical states, Mrs Clinton lost to Mr Trump by fewer votes than Ms Stein received.
Hillary Clinton supporters partly blame her for the Democrat's narrow defeat in 2016. In three critical states, Mrs Clinton lost to Mr Trump by fewer votes than Ms Stein had received. According to the party's website, Ms Stein will be on the ballot in at least 20 states. She has yet to announce a running mate.
The party will confirm its nominee at a July convention and is, according to its website, on the ballot in at least 20 states.
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Cornel WestCornel West
Cornel West's campaign has focused on a socialist platformCornel West's campaign has focused on a socialist platform
Cornel West's campaign has focused on a socialist platformCornel West's campaign has focused on a socialist platform
The 70-year-old activist and well-known academic has a complicated presidential bid.The 70-year-old activist and well-known academic has a complicated presidential bid.
He launched it in June with the People's Party. After falling out with the group, Mr West said he would seek the Green Party's nomination, but then changed course to run as an independent.He launched it in June with the People's Party. After falling out with the group, Mr West said he would seek the Green Party's nomination, but then changed course to run as an independent.
His socialist platform includes funding public healthcare and slashing the US defence budget. Melina Abdullah, a member of the board of directors of the Black Lives Matter Grassroots organisation, is his running mate.His socialist platform includes funding public healthcare and slashing the US defence budget. Melina Abdullah, a member of the board of directors of the Black Lives Matter Grassroots organisation, is his running mate.
He has attacked Mr Biden as a "war criminal" and Mr Trump as a "fascist pied piper".He has attacked Mr Biden as a "war criminal" and Mr Trump as a "fascist pied piper".
Cornel West speaks to BBC HARDtalkCornel West speaks to BBC HARDtalk
Cornel West speaks to BBC HARDtalkCornel West speaks to BBC HARDtalk
His candidacy could be a threat to Mr Biden in crucial swing states like Michigan, although he is currently on the ballot in only six states and has struggled to raise money. His candidacy could be a threat to Ms Harris in crucial swing states like Michigan, although he is currently on the ballot in only six states and has struggled to raise money.
Chase OliverChase Oliver
The Libertarian Party nominated Chase Oliver over Mr Trump and Mr KennedyThe Libertarian Party nominated Chase Oliver over Mr Trump and Mr Kennedy
The Libertarian Party nominated Chase Oliver over Mr Trump and Mr KennedyThe Libertarian Party nominated Chase Oliver over Mr Trump and Mr Kennedy
The Libertarian Party - the third biggest political party in the country - has nominated Chase Oliver as their presidential candidate, with Mike ter Maat as his running mate.The Libertarian Party - the third biggest political party in the country - has nominated Chase Oliver as their presidential candidate, with Mike ter Maat as his running mate.
In doing so, they spurned Mr Trump and Mr Kennedy, both of whom spoke at the party's convention this month in a bid for its support. Mr Trump received a notably unfriendly reception and lashed out at the audience during his speech.In doing so, they spurned Mr Trump and Mr Kennedy, both of whom spoke at the party's convention this month in a bid for its support. Mr Trump received a notably unfriendly reception and lashed out at the audience during his speech.
Mr Oliver, an openly gay sales executive who previously ran on the Libertarian ticket for US congressional races in Georgia, says voters are done with picking from "the lesser of two evils".Mr Oliver, an openly gay sales executive who previously ran on the Libertarian ticket for US congressional races in Georgia, says voters are done with picking from "the lesser of two evils".
"I'm just about to be the age of 40. I'm living the life of a normal American," he recently told BBC Americast."I'm just about to be the age of 40. I'm living the life of a normal American," he recently told BBC Americast.
"I understand what it's like to go to the grocery store with the same amount of money but seeing less and less filling up the cart. Those are things that Donald Trump and Joe Biden are so far-removed from that they just can't communicate those values anymore.""I understand what it's like to go to the grocery store with the same amount of money but seeing less and less filling up the cart. Those are things that Donald Trump and Joe Biden are so far-removed from that they just can't communicate those values anymore."
Meet Chase Oliver, the youthful US presidential candidate
Meet Chase Oliver, the youthful US presidential candidate
His campaign advocates for balancing the budget, ending military support to Israel and Ukraine, closing all overseas US military bases and abolishing the death penalty.His campaign advocates for balancing the budget, ending military support to Israel and Ukraine, closing all overseas US military bases and abolishing the death penalty.
Libertarians support small government and individual freedoms, typically pulling 1-3% of the vote from Republicans.Libertarians support small government and individual freedoms, typically pulling 1-3% of the vote from Republicans.
The party's nominee in 2020 received more votes than Mr Trump's margin of defeat in three battleground states.The party's nominee in 2020 received more votes than Mr Trump's margin of defeat in three battleground states.
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