RFK Jr. Faces Rocky Road to Confirmation, Though Outside Threats Could Buoy His Chances

Conservatives are promising to go after any senator who does not voice support for the health and human services nominee.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol at Washington, January 29, 2025. AP/Ben Curtis

Following a testy confirmation hearing on Wednesday, it is clear that the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is far from a shoe-in for the position, as senators asked questions about his vaccine skepticism, his record on abortion rights, and his potential conflicts of interest. Support from powerful outside forces could buoy his chances, however. 

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