"Driving the news: In a memo Thursday, the Kennedy-aligned political advocacy group MAHA Action warned the chairs of the Republican Senate and House campaign committees and House and Senate leaders that the GOP "is renting MAHA voters. They haven't decided to purchase them yet." The group says Republicans could still close the polling gap with appeals to this segment, which it said could represent 10% of the electorate."
"A survey MAHA Action commissioned from Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio found candidates could tap into frustration with the health system, including with pledges to crack down on conflicts of interest between government health agencies and pharmaceutical companies. The memo cautioned candidates have to approach vaccines "carefully and with nuance," acknowledging that a slim majority of voters think vaccines are safe. (In fact, polling has consistently found broad support for vaccines.)"
Make America Healthy Again supporters could sway midterm outcomes for Republicans if campaigns embrace health-focused messages while avoiding anti-vaccine rhetoric. Allies see a winnable middle of swing voters who prioritize price transparency, curbing ultra-processed foods and reducing perceived overmedication of children. Democrats plan to highlight Kennedy's vaccine skepticism as a political liability for Republicans. MAHA Action warned GOP leaders that they are "renting MAHA voters," estimating the segment could be roughly 10% of the electorate. A Fabrizio survey indicated candidates can tap frustration with the health system, but must frame vaccine choices carefully and emphasize personal choice.
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