Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign is gaining traction with a wave of unconventional donors, including yoga studio owners, retired individuals, and former sports stars, drawn by his anti-vaccine stance and dedication to grassroots engagement. With a significant portion of donors being first-time contributors and some disillusioned by both Trump and Biden, Kennedy's campaign reflects a growing sentiment of discontent with traditional political choices and a desire for change among certain voter demographics.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provide context, commentary and analysis on RFK Jr.’s campaign strategy. If you would like to speak to an expert, please contact GW Media Relations Specialist Tayah Frye at [email protected].
Todd Belt is the director of the Political Management Program at the GW Graduate School of Political Management. Belt is an expert on the presidency, campaigns and elections, mass media and politics, public opinion, and political humor. In addition to his expertise, Belt is co-author of four books and helps to run GW’s political poll, which recently shared new findings.
Danny Hayes, professor of political science, is an expert on campaigns and elections who can discuss the current election landscape and provide insights and analysis on current campaign strategies.
Christopher Warshaw, an associate professor of political science at the George Washington University, is an expert on redistricting, American politics, representation, public opinion, as well as state and local politics.
Matt Dallek, a professor at GW’s Graduate School of Political Management, is a political historian with expertise in the intersection of social crises and political transformation, the evolution of the modern conservative movement, and liberalism and its critics. Along with four co-authored books, Dallek is the author of Birchers: How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right, which explores the history and influence of America’s right-wing activism.
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