Everybody loves Robert: RFK Jr. holds highest net favorability of all 2024 hopefuls, poll reveals

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. currently enjoys the highest net favorability rating of any 2024 hopeful in either major party, a recent has revealed.

The Economist/YouGov poll indicated that Kennedy holds a 49% favorability rating among respondents, compared to 30% who view him in a negative light, earning a net favorability of 19 points.

Considered something of a longshot candidate, Kennedy is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination alongside Hollywood guru Marianne Williamson. Williamson had a net favorability of -5% with 19% seeing her positively and 24% negatively. 

President Joe Biden scored a -7%, earning the approval of 45% of respondents and the scorn of 52%. Former President Donald Trump clocked in at -10% with 43% supporting him to 53% who viewed him negatively.

The worst performer was former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who earned a whopping -24% net favorability rating. Just 27% saw the Republican in at least a somewhat positive light while 51% viewed him poorly.

Other Republicans fared somewhat better, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis earning a -5%, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley scoring -1%, and tech mogul Vivek Ramaswamy earning a +7%. Former Vice President Mike Pence scored a -17%.

Conducted between June 10-13, the survey questioned 1,500 U.S. adults and has a margin or error of +/- 2.9%.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on Twitter.