Mike Pence defies Trump, comes out against RFK Jr. for health secretary
Summary
Mike Pence’s advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing concerns about his inconsistent abortion stance.
Despite Kennedy’s reassurances to pro-life leaders and pledges to reinstate Trump-era policies, AAF doubts his commitment to pro-life values, emphasizing his past support for abortion access.
Trump’s endorsement has divided conservatives, with some defending Kennedy’s potential, while others see it as a risk.
Kennedy’s lack of public health credentials and history of spreading misinformation also face widespread criticism.
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This is where your line is, eh conservatives? Gestures around All the rest of this shit is just fine though.
Usually, there isn't really that much divisiveness in conservative politics because they are, well, not progressive at all. Progress fundamentally comes with finding new ways of dealing with issues and bringing awareness to ignored topics, so the progressives always have to discuss and debate to find the way forward. Conservatives don't, they just infight sometimes if they feel they got sidelined as to show power.
Killing children after birth by spreading vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories is fine, though.
Children are only holy when inside the belly. Once they come out, all bets are off.
Once they are born, they have "original sin" and are unworthy.
Right decision, for the wrong reasons
blah blah a broken clock
Too much credit, cause even a broken clock is right twice a day
This guy is like a broken clock that also shows that today is February 29th
He got this right and also didn't block the election certification 4 years ago. So yeah, that tracks pretty will.
for the very worst reasons and this guy is among their best and sanest. sigh.
Exact sentiments I had.
Good. Even if it is for stupid reasons. Abortion stance? WTAF. Good grief, the forced birthers are stupid.
Anyway, Brainworms has absolutely zero credentials and would be actively harming Americans (and not just Americans if his anti-vaxxer nonsense spreads).
Jeez. Try to have a guy hanged once and now he’s a critic. Where’s the loyalty? Lol
For all the talk of American Christian nationalism, it sure seems like "Christian Republicans" have been dropped like a rock.
Again, look at Trump's cabinet. There's lip service, but do you see many "Pence" kind of bible thumper characters there? Is there any groundswell of support for Pence here, who is clearly on their side? I sure don't see it.
They've got fascist misogynists who reference the Bible, which to the casual observer (or Republican voter), are hard to distinguish from actual Christian Nationalists, but none of these people actually worship anything other than the dollar and absolute power.
I'm so glad that he did.
Because he checks notes has zero influence on confirmation hearings.
Wait, is Pence’s AAF group actually concerned about vaccines and … oh, it’s about abortion. lol
We are in a ridiculous timeline.
Brain worms for everyone!
Obligatory fuck Pence but I like any event that makes RFK less likely to be confirmed because he's seemingly the most palatable by political standards of the Crony Crew so if we can stop him we can stop anyone.
Good for Pence.
I wonder if this is because he is un qualified or because he was going to stop ads on tv.