'You frighten people': 4 takeaways from RFK Jr's contentious confirmation hearing

[Dulcinea]

(USA Today) Democrats focused on Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine record. Republicans quizzed him on abortion and agriculture.

Kennedy’s Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday demonstrated the unusual nature of his political profile and selection by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

A longtime Democrat, Kennedy is vying to become a leading figure in the new GOP administration. His views have made lawmakers on both sides of the aisle nervous.

Democrats offered blistering criticism of Kennedy, accusing him of embracing conspiracy theories and junk science during his decades of anti-vaccine advocacy. Republicans gave Kennedy a warm reception, but some asked questions indicative of GOP concerns about his record of supporting abortion rights and criticizing food producers.

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[Walleye]

1. None of the Republicans seem to care that he is lying

[lark]

3. It's a feature not a bug for the fascists.

Kennedy will lie and hurt us in tsf's name and that's what they are voting for. They want Americans to have no ability to afford healthcare so the sick just die and insurance co's don't have to pay. Replace them with cheaper younger workers who have no concept of rights.

[Walleye]

4. Everything you say is accurate. It's a sad situation. We have to gear up and fight fascism.

[lark]

5. Truth! nt

I'm waiting for someone to get the ball rolling. Sadly it can't be me, with my disability and age. I'm not a big leader, don't have an army of followers, but am waiting for someone to lead so I can follow~ I'm doing the cutting back on spending thing and canning now and have even found a lending puzzle thing at one of the libraries. We'll be growing veggies again, looking to expand our gardening efforts. Right now, I'm just gearing up for hubs and my needed surgeries. After we get the stents (his) and knee replacement (mine) we should be able to get in better health and can start marching if there are any rallies.

[Walleye]

6. Keep the faith. You are doing the right thing whatever we can do individually to stay strong. Time will come when we get

Together and seriously fight this fascism

[lark]

7. I think we will be there, together in arms (metaphorically).

The fight against fascism is so serious and needed!!

[ratchiweenie]

2. He certainly frightens me and should frighten all sane Americans.