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RFK Jr. fails to qualify for the first presidential debate

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Robert F. Kennedy didn’t meet debate requirements to qualify for the showdown against President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump

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  1. New York Post

    RFK Jr. won’t qualify for June Trump-Biden presidential debate: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will fall short of meeting ballot access requirements needed to qualify for next week's debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, according to a report.

  2. Daily Journal

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate. It'll be a showdown between Biden and Trump (opens Daily Journal)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta, according to host network CNN, falling shy of benchmarks both for state ballot qualification and necessary polling.

  3. ABC 30 Fresno

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate, network says (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for next week's CNN debate after falling short on state ballot qualification and necessary polling.

  4. Breitbart News

    Report: RFK Jr. to Fall Short of CNN Debate Requirement (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will reportedly not make the debate stage next week with former President Trump and President Biden.

  5. New York Times

    Kennedy Fails to Qualify for CNN Debate (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not meet the criteria to make the debate stage next week, according to the outlet, denying him the opportunity to confront President Biden and Donald J. Trump.

  6. Voice of America

    Kennedy fails to meet criteria to join Biden, Trump on debate stage (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Biden, Trump have agreed to two debates, with the first on June 27

  7. Boston

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate. It'll be a showdown between Biden and Trump. (opens Boston)

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    In a statement Thursday, Kennedy called his exclusion from the debate “undemocratic, un-American, and cowardly."

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate. It'll be a showdown between Biden and Trump - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta, according to host network CNN, falling shy of benchmarks both for state ballot qualification and necessary polling.

  9. Fox News

    RFK Jr. fails to meet requirements for first presidential debate, CNN says (opens Fox News)

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    Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not meet the criteria necessary to join President Biden and former President Donald Trump on-stage during the first presidential debate of the cycle, CNN said.

  10. Fox10 Phoenix

    Robert F. Kennedy fails to qualify for debate with Biden, Trump (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. does not meet the qualifications for the first presidential debate: Biden and Trump will be the only two candidates on stage for the June 27 showdown.

  11. Time

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Fails to Qualify for CNN Debate (opens Time)

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    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for the CNN presidential debate, so it will be a showdown between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

  12. New York Times

  13. NBC News

    RFK Jr. fails to qualify for CNN debate, setting up showdown between Biden and Trump (opens NBC News)

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    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. failed to qualify for the first presidential debate hosted by CNN, leaving Joe Biden and Donald Trump as the two candidates on stage.

  14. CBS News

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for presidential debate with Biden, Trump (opens CBS News)

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    Candidates had until 12:00:01 a.m. ET Thursday to meet the qualifications for the first presidential debate, which will be hosted by CNN.

  15. The Boston Globe

    RFK Jr. fails to qualify for CNN’s debate. It’ll be a showdown between Biden and Trump. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Missing the debate denies Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a singular opportunity to stand alongside the leading candidates in an attempt to lend legitimacy to his longshot bid for president.

  16. PBS NewsHour

    RFK Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate, setting up showdown between Biden and Trump (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta. Host network CNN said Thursday the independent presidential candidate fell short of benchmarks both for state ballot qualification and polling.

  17. Portland Press Herald

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN debate with Biden, Trump (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Both the Biden and Trump campaigns fear that Kennedy could play spoiler in what's anticipated to be a close general election.

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN’s presidential debate (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The network said Thursday the independent candidate fell short of benchmarks for state ballot qualification and polling.

  19. The Guardian

    Robert F Kennedy Jr doesn’t meet requirements to take part in CNN debate (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Independent candidate is confirmed on ballot in only five states and reached 15% polling threshold in just three surveys

  20. Deseret News

    RFK Jr. fails to qualify for the first presidential debate (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy didn’t meet debate requirements to qualify for the showdown against President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump

  21. The New Republic

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Lucky He Didn’t Qualify for the CNN Debate (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The independent presidential candidate is running on fumes. More exposure would only kill his campaign faster.

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