Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of the independent candidates seeking to challenge the major party frontrunners in the 2024 election, says he thinks Americans are tired of polarization and feeling like nobody is hearing them. A longtime environmental lawyer and the son of a Democratic icon, Kennedy sits down with Amna Nawaz to discuss his campaign.
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News wrap alternative: Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.
Warm up questions
- Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr?
- Where has Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced opposition within his own family regarding his presidential candidacy?
- When does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggest he can secure electoral victory?
- Why does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argue that the Democratic Party needs to offer a more positive vision?
- What issues does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasize in his campaign?
Focus questions
What role do you think third party or independent (not Democratic or Republican) candidates play in presidential elections? Do you think independent candidates have a good chance of winning presidential elections in the coming years? Why or why not?
Media literacy: Where can you find more about the presidential candidates for the 2024 election?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
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What students can do: Discuss — how does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. respond to the concerns raised by some of his own family members?
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