The public statement that Hines put out on X can be seen as an attempt to mollify everyone simultaneously. Calling Kennedy Jr’s presidential run – which, in an unfortunate typo, she called his ‘presidency’ – an “eye-opening, transformative, and endearing journey”, she praised those who worked on his campaign, writing: “They have accomplished feats that were said to be impossible. They have gathered over a million signatures, more than any candidate in history, and have achieved ballot access across the country despite the roadblocks and lawsuits that have been brought against them for the sole purpose of keeping Bobby off of the ballots so no one would even have the opportunity to vote for him.”

Describing Kennedy Jr’s decision to run on the principle of “unity”, she concluded that “It’s been my experience that the vast majority of all parties are truly good people who want the best for our country and for each other.”

Unfortunately for Hines, many of these “truly good” people are deeply opposed to her.