Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed frustration over the Democratic Party's efforts to exclude him from the ballot in multiple states, particularly after a judge ruled against his New York residency claims. Kennedy, who asserts he has gathered enough signatures to qualify, argues that the Democrats are resorting to frivolous challenges in a bid to disenfranchise voters. He believes that his campaign could draw more votes from Donald Trump than from the Democratic Party, emphasizing a disconnect with the party he grew up with. Following his exclusion from the New York ballot, Kennedy has vowed to appeal the ruling and remains committed to his presidential run, stating his focus on key issues like war and public health. He criticized the DNC for showing 'contempt for democracy' and attempting to undermine voter choice, which he views as a significant issue in the electoral process. Recent polls indicate that Kennedy's candidacy could impact the race dynamics, notably affecting Trump more than Vice President Kamala Harris.