Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination hearings for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services have taken a worrying turn, as his performances appear to have alienated key Democratic supporters like Bernie Sanders and John Fetterman. Initially, some expected bipartisan support, but Kennedy's struggles during the hearings, particularly with vaccine-related questions, raised doubts about his ability to garner necessary votes from Republicans. Experts predict that should Democrats unify against him, Kennedy faces the risk of significant opposition from within the Republican party, complicating his confirmation further.
Heading into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings, his allies were confident that at least one or two members of the Democratic caucus would vote to confirm Kennedy.
Kennedy's inability to reassure Health Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy that he doesn't believe vaccines cause children to contract autism does not bode well for his chances.
If Democrats unanimously oppose Kennedy, there's a decent chance that there could be four Republican votes necessary to defeat him.
I think we can all agree that was a really difficult performance, said Fetterman after Kennedy's first at-bat.
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