RFK Jr. to remain on North Carolina ballot

The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted along party lines on Thursday to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the ballot, with Democrats noting most counties have already begun printing ballots.

If you’ve ever seen the HBO television show “Veep” and remember the saga over the counting of ballots in Nevada, you’ll appreciate this story.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on North Carolina ballot, despite a request by his campaign to be removed.

Earlier this summer, Democrats had resisted putting Kennedy Jr. on the ballot, while Republicans sought to add him. Why? Because it would presumably hurt President Joe Biden’s reelection prospects. Fast forward to last week…

On Friday, the third-party candidate dropped out of the race and endorsed former President Donald Trump, sparking questions over whether Kennedy Jr. would remain on the ballot in key swing states.