Coverage dated February 11, 2024 to February 12, 2024

RFK Jr. apologizes to cousins offended by Super Bowl ad’s reference to JFK

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A retro-themed ad from a PAC backing RFK JR.'s candidacy mimics the soundtrack and theme of President John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign ad.

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WFMZ Allentown
Super Bowl ad for RFK Jr. stirs Democratic and family tension over his independent White House bid (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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Robert Kennedy Jr.’s presidential ambitions resulted in public family drama after a political action committee aired a Super Bowl ad invoking the Democratic family’s legacy to implicitly compare the independent
Deseret News
Why RFK Jr.’s Super Bowl ad sparked controversy (opens Deseret News)
Published Feb 11, 2024
Deseret News's feed description
Kennedy quickly apologized for causing ‘pain’ to family members with JFK-reminiscent TV ad
Herald Bulletin
Super Bowl ad for RFK Jr. stirs tension over independent White House bid (opens Herald Bulletin)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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Robert Kennedy Jr.’s presidential ambitions resulted in public family drama after a political action committee aired a Super Bowl ad invoking the Democratic family’s legacy to implicitly compare the independent
WMUR
RFK Jr. apologizes to cousins offended by Super Bowl ad’s reference to JFK (opens WMUR)
Published Feb 12, 2024
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A retro-themed ad from a PAC backing RFK JR.'s candidacy mimics the soundtrack and theme of President John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign ad.
Hot Air
RFK, Jr.'s Super Bowl Campaign Ad Broke Democrats in a Big Way (opens Hot Air)
Published Feb 11, 2024
NPR
RFK Jr. apologizes to his family for Super Bowl ad invoking JFK (opens NPR)
Published Feb 11, 2024
NPR's feed description
Longshot candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued an apology to the Kennedy family Sunday night after his super PAC ran an ad repurposing one from former President John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign.
Fox News
RFK Jr apologizes to family over Super Bowl ad, claims he had no involvement (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to members of his family after a surprise Super Bowl ad imposed his face over President John F. Kennedy's.
New Hampshire Union Leader
RFK Jr. PAC (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Feb 11, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running for president as an independent candidate, apologized to members of his family for a surprise Super Bowl ad that heavily featured his connection
Rolling Stone
RFK Jr. Apologizes for Super Bowl Ad … That's Still Pinned Atop His Twitter Page (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Feb 11, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description
A group backing Robert Kennedy Jr. spent $7 million on a Super Bowl ad, after collecting $15 million from a major Trump donor.
Breitbart News
Robert Kennedy Jr. Apologizes to Family for PAC’s JFK-Style Campaign Ad (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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Robert Kennedy Jr. apologized to his family for any “pain” a Super Bowl ad, nearly identical to an ad from JFK's 1960 campaign, caused them.
The Daily Dot
RFK Jr. imitating infamous 'Kennedy' ad in Super Bowl spot infuriates family (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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The apology follows a RFK Jr.-aligned Super PAC airing a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl using imagery from John F. Kennedy's campaign.
The Daily Caller
RFK Jr. Says Sorry For Offending Family With Super Bowl Ad (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized early Monday for offending his family with his Super Bowl advertisement.
Time
RFK Jr. Apologizes To Family for Super Bowl Ad (opens Time)
Published Feb 11, 2024
Time's feed description
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized for a Super Bowl commercial that closely resembled a 1960 campaign ad for his uncle.
CBS News
Super PAC supporting RFK Jr. airs $7 million ad during Super Bowl (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 11, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The super PAC aired an ad with images of Kennedy, slogans, clips and a song.
Philadelphia Inquirer
A Super Bowl ad for RFK Jr. stirred Democratic and family tensions over his independent White House bid (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Feb 11, 2024
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The 30-second spot featured a shortened version of a campaign song that his uncle, John F. Kennedy, used in his 1960 campaign.
The New Republic
Kennedy Family Furious Over That RFK Jr. Super Bowl Ad (opens The New Republic)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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A super bowl ad for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spotlighted some famous Kennedys—and the rest of the family is now pissed.
Washington Times
RFK Jr. apologizes for Super Bowl ad that borrowed imagery from JFK (opens Washington Times)
Published Feb 11, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to his family for a campaign ad that featured his late uncle, President John F. Kennedy.
Insider
RFK Jr. apologizes for causing 'anyone in my family pain' after his super PACs' Super Bowl ad but he's still promoting it online (opens Insider)
Published Feb 11, 2024
Insider's feed description
The American Values super PAC said it spend $7 million on the 30-second ad in support of the independent candidate.
Townhall
Kennedy Apologized to His Family for This Super Bowl Ad. Here's Why. (opens Townhall)
Published Feb 11, 2024
New York Post
RFK Jr. apologizes to family for Super Bowl ad echoing JFK’s famous 1960 commercial, while still pushing it online (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to his family for the $7 million Super Bowl campaign ad reminiscent of his assassinated uncle, former President John F. Kennedy -- while still pushing it on his social media.
Voice of America
RFK Jr. Super Bowl Campaign Ad Stirs Democratic, Family Drama (opens Voice of America)
Published Feb 11, 2024
Voice of America's feed description
Thirty-second spot financed by a political action committee that is backing Kennedy, who is running as an Independent candidate for president
Hot Air
RFK Jr to Family: Hey, Sorry About That Super Bowl Ad (opens Hot Air)
Published Feb 11, 2024
Washington Examiner
RFK Jr. apologizes to family for Super Bowl ad using JFK jingle (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Newsweek
RFK Jr. Super Bowl ad ignites plagiarism accusations (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 11, 2024
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The accusations come over a campaign ad aired during Super Bowl 58, which critics say copied JFK
WHDH Boston
RFK Jr. apologizes to cousins offended by Super Bowl ad’s reference to JFK - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Feb 11, 2024
WHDH Boston's feed description
(CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to members of his family who objected to a new TV ad released Sunday during the Super

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