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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen Nicole Shanahan to be his vice presidential pick. Kennedy is mounting an independent White House bid that has spooked national Democrats. Shanahan is a

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce his running mate Tuesday as he races to secure a place on the ballot for his independent campaign for president.

Kennedy, a long shot presidential candidate, announced his decision in Oakland, where Shanahan, 38, grew up.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office to be his running mate in his independent bid for president. Kennedy announced Nicole

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picked a California lawyer and philanthropist who had never held elected office to be his running mate in his independent bid for president.

Kennedy, who's known for anti-vaccine advocacy and as a promoter of conspiracy theories, picked Nicole Shanahan, a political novice, as his running mate for his independent presidential campaign.

Robert F Kennedy Jr has chosen Nicole Shanahan to be his vice presidential pick as he mounts an independent White House bid that has spooked national Democrats.

Ms Shanahan is a California lawyer and philanthropist who has never held elected office.

Robert F.

By JONATHAN J. COOPER and MEG KINNARD Associated Press