Campaign: RFK Jr. in Good Health Despite Brain Worm Scare
Campaign: RFK Jr. in Good Health Despite Brain Worm Scare
The Facts
According to a report by the New York Times on Wednesday, it was revealed that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a contender for the US presidency, had contracted a brain parasite in 2010, which resulted in significant memory loss and cognitive impairment. According to his campaign, RFK Jr. is in excellent health.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suffered significant memory loss and cognitive impairment from a brain worm he contracted in 2010, according to the New York Times. His campaign affirmed that he is in "robust health" in response to the report.
The Spin
Kennedy continues to receive negative publicity from the corporate media. Given the competition, it's ironic the Times is making Kennedy's health a priority — unearthing an old story that has nothing to do with his current condition. The best way to handle this story is to make fun of it and chalk it up to a smear of someone trying to shake up the system.
Kennedy can do all he wants to project a vigorous image in an attempt to impress voters and contrast himself with his competition. But his decision to hide his numerous health conditions — particularly the brain worm — raiseraises serious doubts about his physical competence to be president and his trustworthiness.
