Newsweek reports: On December 18, 2023, Nippon Steel announced that they had reached an agreement with U.S. Steel management to acquire the 122-year-old steel maker and iconic symbol of American industrial strength for $55 a share or $14.9B. The United Steelworkers of America, who are affected most by this deal, were denied a seat at the table during negotiations with Nippon and are adamantly opposed to the sale. Because Nippon is a foreign company and the steel industry has importance for national security, the deal requires approval of the CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) chaired by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The sale has been met with bipartisan opposition. Those opposed include Republican Senators J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and Josh Hawley, as well as Democratic Senators Sherrod Brown, John Fetterman, and Joe Manchin. Due to pressure exerted by the Steelworkers, the White House has said "the deal merits serious scrutiny." I am opposed to the sale for a number of reasons. For starters, the board and management of U.S. Steel essentially auctioned off the company to the highest bidder for the sole purpose of aggrandizing shareholders equity at the expense of the Steelworkers. Second, the deal was struck behind closed doors without the participation of the United Steelworkers of America. This is a direct violation of the U.S. Steel-USW Basic Labor Agreement, which allows the union itself to bid for the company or assign their right to bid to another bidder. Finally, the Steelworkers union has expressed grave concern over the sale of a storied Industrial asset vital to national security. This should concern all Americans as well. Read the full opinion piece here. If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks to voters in Charleston, West Virginia, making the case for why he is the logical choice for a nation deeply divided by the current political climate.     If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s announcement Tuesday that he had amassed enough signatures to qualify for the New Hampshire ballot for the general election, after already getting on Utah’s, is drawing fresh concern from Democrats over how he could transform the race.     If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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In this episode of the Stoked Bloke Show, Barton Lynch and Peter PK King discuss Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s visit to Hawaii and his birthday surf with World Surf League champion, Kelly Slater. Watch the full episode here: If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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The Hill reports: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Thursday backed Texas in its ongoing battle with the federal government over border authority, criticizing the Biden administration for its handling of the U.S. southern border. “Texas is right. Biden’s failure to secure the border leaves states no choice but to take matters into their own hands,” Kennedy wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “As President, I will end this humanitarian crisis once and for all. I will secure the border and destroy the business model of the drug cartels. A country without borders is not a country at all.” Read the full article here. If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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CBS 42 reports: Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who is running as an independent, made a campaign stop Wednesday afternoon at the University of Alabama to speak to students at the Bryant Conference Center. Kennedy discussed many issues that are impacting young voters such as loan debt, the economy and restoring the American dream. Kennedy also said if elected, he will build a brighter future for young Americans. “We are in the process now of getting onto the ballot for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia,” Kennedy said. “In Alabama, we need 5,000 signatures, and so we are launching our petition drive now. Right now, I am leading President Trump and President Biden among all Americans under 45 years old, and I am beating them also with independent voters, and independents will be the largest political party in the country.” Read the full article here. If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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The Hill reports: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is now eligible to appear on the New Hampshire ballot in November, his campaign announced. Kennedy gathered the requisite 3,000 signatures to be an official contender in the general election in the Granite State, a significant potential battleground state that comes amid his months-long push to get on as many states as possible ahead of their deadlines. “Democracy is much more than voting. I’m inspired by how enthusiastic people are to collect signatures, create new political parties, and rally for real change,” Kennedy said in a statement Tuesday evening during the end of the New Hampshire primary. “This kind of energy is what will get us onto the ballot in every state and fuel our voter registration and GOTV operation as we head toward Election Day,” he said. Read the full article here. If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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Fox News reports: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s super PAC on Tuesday will begin promoting a new workout challenge for potential voters, as questions about former President Trump and President Biden's physical and mental fitness have emerged center stage in the 2024 election contest. Championing Kennedy's group of supporters at Gold's Gym in Venice, California, where he sometimes works out, American Values 2024, the pro-Kennedy super PAC, is unveiling the AmericaMoves challenge on Tuesday, encouraging participants to get up and get active for at least 24 minutes of movement a day to kick-start healthier habits for 2024. Read the full article here. If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss the state of the presidential race and the latest results of the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll showing 21% of registered voters would vote for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in a hypothetical three-way race with President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump. Watch the full segment here: If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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The Hill reports: Every election cycle, we hear Democrats and Republicans complaining about “disenfranchised voters.” We have been told incessantly for years and decades that “every voter should be heard.” That is correct. Except, it seems, when those votes may benefit a populist independent candidate, who, counterintuitively, is gaining in popularity while being ignored or smeared by much of the mainstream media, as well as the two major political parties. That candidate being Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It is fair to say that millions of Americans now support Kennedy for president. Just on X — formerly Twitter — he has 2.6 million followers and growing. Logic and basic math tell us his support would be much higher than those willing to take the time to sign up for X. Do those voters — from every political ideology, color, faith and sexual orientation — have the right to be heard? Should they be allowed to vote for the candidate of their choice? Read the full article here. If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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Fox News reports: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. caught some waves with surfing legend Kelly Slater for his birthday while campaigning in Hawaii. Kennedy posted the video of him surfing with Slater, and surf rock playing in the background on X, formerly Twitter. "Best birthday present ever: Catching waves with 11-time world surf champion [Slater] on North Shore, Pua’ena Point," Kennedy wrote on Wednesday. Kennedy has been making his rounds throughout the country and in the media as he has pushed forward with his campaign and has garnered support from several celebrities. Rock and roll legend Eric Clapton raised a whopping $2.2 million for Kennedy at a Los Angeles fundraiser in September, his campaign said. Slater is one of several high-profile athletes who have also endorsed Kennedy in his independent bid for president. Read the full article here. If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports: Hundreds of people gathered Thursday at the Ko‘olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe to support Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s long-shot bid as an independent to become America’s next president. On Thursday, Kennedy’s more than hour-long speech began with a presentation of data from two months ago that showed only 18% of Americans under the age of 35 are proud of their country. “My primary job as president is to reinstill hope in that generation and pride in our country,” he said to a cheering crowd. Thursday’s rally started with videos about Kennedy’s background, including compilation clips from his other rallies around the country and images of him surfing in Hawaii. They were followed by Peter Kater, two-time Grammy-winning pianist, performing three songs. Kamaile Puaoi and her son performed an oli chant, and Elijah McShane performed a prayer and a speech to support Kennedy in bringing “his mana to Hawaii.” Sheldon Doney, a Pearl City resident, attended the rally with his wife while both wore “Hawaii for Kennedy” pins on their shirts. “We are looking for leaders that are outspoken, that aren’t calling for coercion,” Doney said. “We really value his take on civil liberties and human rights.” Read the full article here. If you resonate with this message please subscribe to our newsletter to learn more.

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