Why RFK Jr.'s new running mate is a curveball for his campaign

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Why RFK Jr.'s new running mate is a curveball for his campaign
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Zeeshan Aleem is a writer and editor for MSNBC Daily. Previously, he worked at Vox, HuffPost and Politico, and he has also been published in, among other places, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Nation, and The Intercept. You can sign up for his free politics newsletter here.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen a vice presidential pick: Silicon Valley attorney and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan. It’s a surprising choice. Kennedy’s public short list spanned ambitious politicians , widely known celebrities and those in between .

Moreover, Shanahan's connections in Silicon Valley mean she may have connections to other high-dollar donors of libertarian leanings interested in Kennedy’s bid. Shanahan’s wealth raises an interesting dynamic wherein she could be a huge financier as a vice presidential pick, as opposed to a wealthy self-funded presidential candidate.

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