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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Selects Nicole Shanahan As Running Mate

oFinal campaign rally of Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo and his running mate Mahfud MD in Semarang

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced Silicon Valley attorney and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. The announcement was made at a rally in Oakland, California, where Kennedy introduced Shanahan as the next vice president of the United States.

Shanahan's selection is seen as a strategic move to help Kennedy gain ballot access in as many states as possible. In nearly half of US states, having a named vice presidential pick is a requirement to advance the process of making it onto the ballot.

Aside from assisting with ballot access, Shanahan is expected to play a crucial role in expanding Kennedy's appeal to a wider audience. Additionally, there is speculation that Shanahan, a successful entrepreneur and former spouse of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, may contribute financially to Kennedy's campaign.

In his statement, Kennedy highlighted the qualities he sought in a running mate, emphasizing the importance of having a partner with strong administrative skills, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, compassion, idealism, and a deep love for the United States. He expressed his satisfaction in finding all these qualities in Shanahan, who he described as a woman with roots in Oakland.

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