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RFK Jr’s key campaign pledges as he comes out in full support of abortion

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Robert F Kennedy Jr, an independent presidential candidate, appears to be at odds with his running mate this week over abortion policy.

Nicole Shanahan, his pick for vice president, announced she plans to donate to a staunch abortion opponent in GOP Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky. This announcement comes after the duo both said the government should not regulate abortions.

But throughout his campaign, the nephew of President John F Kennedy has outlined several policies — many of which have generated backlash from political opponents and

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