Supreme Court Rules RFK Jr. Will Appear on Battleground Ballots Despite Suspending Campaign

RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine views and suspension of campaign did not disqualify him from appearing on ballots

The Supreme Court ruled on Friday in a 5-4 decision that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the ballot in several battleground states despite suspending his campaign for the New York gubernatorial race. The decision is a major victory for anti-vaccine groups, who have been pushing for Kennedy to remain on the ballot in order to raise awareness of their cause.

Kennedy suspended his campaign in April

Kennedy, a prominent anti-vaccine activist, suspended his campaign in April after facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans for his views on vaccines. Kennedy has repeatedly made false claims about vaccines, and his candidacy was seen as a threat to public health. However, Kennedy's supporters argued that he should remain on the ballot in order to give voters a choice.

The Supreme Court ruled in Kennedy's favor

The Supreme Court's decision is a blow to public health officials, who have been urging voters to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The decision also raises concerns about the spread of misinformation about vaccines. Kennedy's candidacy could give a platform to anti-vaccine groups and make it more difficult to convince people to get vaccinated.