Kennedy answers questions on abortion, gun control, nuclear power
Democratic candidate appears on 'Conversation with the Candidate'
Democratic candidate appears on 'Conversation with the Candidate'
Democratic candidate appears on 'Conversation with the Candidate'
Democratic Party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced New Hampshire voters Tuesday in a town-hall format for "Conversation with the Candidate."
As Kennedy challenges President Joe Biden from within the Democratic Party, voters said they want to know where he stands on key issues, such as abortion.
One asked him what reason he could give her, a pro-life voter, to vote for him.
"The only thing I can say to you on that issue is that I'm pro-choice," Kennedy said. "I don't think there's anybody in this country who's worked harder for medical freedom, for bodily autonomy, than me."
Kennedy said he believes a new approach is needed to end mass shootings, and he said the 2nd Amendment must be respected.
"I am not going to take people's guns away, and I believe in gun control myself," he said.
Asked about supporting nuclear power, Kennedy said he's not opposed, but he said significant advances are needed to deliver on the promise of cheap, clean energy.
"If it can be made safe, and if it can be made economically competitive — right now it's not safe," Kennedy said. "And you shouldn't take my word for it. You should take the word of the insurance industry, which is the ultimate arbiter of risk in this country. The insurance companies will not insure nuclear power."
Kennedy's many years of advocacy questioning America's pediatric vaccine regimen makes some Democratic voters hesitate, but some said they're still willing to hear him out on other issues.
"I'm not sure if I'll be supporting him, but he really can talk," said George Mathews, of Nashua.
The complete "Conversation with the Candidate" with Kennedy can be seen at 7 p.m. Friday on WMUR, with an extra half hour on the WMUR.com website and mobile app.