Column: RFK Jr. may be Republicans’ best hope in the midterms
By Abby Mccloskey
Published on April 17, 2026.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health and human services secretary, has become a prominent figure in the Republican Party, launching a new podcast and testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee. Despite this, there are pros and cons for Republicans, with 44% of U.S. adults having a favorable opinion of Kennedy compared to 40% of the president's. Only 6% of American adults have not heard of him. However, he is also considered an inherently risky choice for reaching swing voters. His support for Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), which advocates for children's health, is also a liability due to Kennedy's views on vaccines. Despite these successes, critics believe the administration has not done enough to address these issues.
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