OAKLAND, Calif. — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has named Nicole Shanahan as his running mate.
Kennedy spoke glowingly about Shanahan on stage during his announcement event in Oakland, California, citing, among other attributes, her passion for health care.
He also said choosing a young running mate was crucial. Shanahan, a lawyer and tech entrepreneur in the Bay Area, is 38.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waves on stage with Nicole Shanahan after announcing her as his running mate, during a campaign event, on March 26, 2024, in Oakland, Calif.
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The announcement follows a selection process in which he vetted an eclectic group of high-profile people, including New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura and television host Mike Rowe.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announces his vice president choice at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland, Calif., March 25, 2024.
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