Kennedy Clash: 'The View' Co-Hosts Spar As His "Forefathers Are Rolling Over In Their Graves"

"Someone has to ask him why are you doing this? Why do you want to destroy the election and hand it to Trump if possible?" Behar questioned, reflecting her apprehension that Kennedy's participation could inadvertently aid former President Trump.

Behar further remarked, "He’s a Kennedy. His forefathers are rolling over in their graves. His own family is telling him — we already have one clown in the race.

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Do we need two of them?" Her comments underscore the growing concern among Democratic strategists and members of the Kennedy family that Kennedy's candidacy could pose a significant threat to Biden's re-election prospects.

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Sara Haines, another co-host on the show, countered Behar's argument, suggesting that Kennedy's intention was not to "ruin the election," but rather to cater to voters who believe in the necessity of a third-party candidate in future elections. "I just don't think it's this election," Haines added.

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Despite Haines' perspective, Behar remained steadfast in her belief that Kennedy's candidacy could have catastrophic implications for the country, particularly if it contributed to Trump's re-election. "Well, I think many times delusion has destroyed a country and that’s what we’re dealing with here with this. The polls are too close," she expressed.

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"People are starting to focus and realize the danger that Trump poses. I believe that," Behar continued, echoing the concerns of Democratic strategists who have been warning about the potential threat a third-party candidate could pose to Biden's re-election, given the close race between Trump and Biden.

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Paul Begala, a former adviser to Bill Clinton, voiced his concern on CNN, stating that Kennedy could potentially throw "the whole election to Donald Trump." He compared third-party candidates to "cockroaches in the kitchen," highlighting their potential to disrupt the electoral process.

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Rory Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s sister, also expressed her worries about her brother's campaign possibly undermining President Biden's re-election chances. "It's really about siphoning votes from Biden," Rory stated. "The polls I'm seeing, Bobby takes 70% of the votes from Biden and 30% from Trump.

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I feel strongly that this is the most important election of our lifetime. There's so much at stake and I do think it's going to come down to a handful of votes in a handful of states."

She further added, "I do worry that Bobby just taking some percentage of votes from Biden could shift the election and lead to Trump's election."

Last October, members of the Kennedy family publicly criticized RFK Jr.'s candidacy, describing it as "perilous for our country."