Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that donor Nicole Shanahan, a California-based San Francisco Bay Area lawyer and entrepreneur, will join his campaign as his running mate. President Kennedy made the announcement at a rally in Shanahan's hometown of Oakland, saying in part: “I am so proud to introduce you to Nicole Shanahan, the next Vice President of the United States, my fellow lawyer, brilliant scientist, engineer, and brave warrior mother.”
Mr. Shanahan, 38, had been considered a favorite to be Mr. Kennedy's running mate, especially because of his campaign contributions to Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Shanahan donated $4 million to the Kennedy Super PAC American Values 2024 and helped coordinate the production of an ad focused on the Kennedy campaign that aired during the Super Bowl. Kennedy of Shanahan said: “I was looking for a partner who was a talented administrator, but also had the gift of curiosity, an open and inquisitive mind, and the confidence to change his strongest opinions even in the face of contrary evidence.” was looking for someone with a spiritual side, compassion, idealism, and above all a deep love for the United States of America. I saw all of those qualities in a woman who grew up here in Oakland. .”
Kennedy's announcement comes after it was reported that the signatures collected on his petition may be invalidated because it does not include his running mate, and his campaign's petition to include him on the ballot. This comes after the Nevada Secretary of State threatened legal action against the Nevada Secretary of State's office over the book. Documents requested from the Nevada office show that Mr. Kennedy violated regulations by listing only his name on the candidate petition, without naming a running mate, and that the signatures collected in the state It has become clear that it may become invalid.
Earlier this month, President Kennedy spoke with NFL player Aaron Rodgers, former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, and former “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe. (62 years old) as candidates, and made fun of the vice presidential selection. ” TV series.
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