How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr.
A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.
Bill Cassidy’s decision on RFK Jr. could jeopardize his Senate career
One Republican, John Fleming, has already jumped in to challenge Cassidy for the party’s Senate nomination next year. Fleming, who served four terms representing a western Louisiana district in the House, cited Cassidy’s impeachment vote in announcing his bid in December.
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy makes swing vote on Robert F. Kennedy nomination for DHH
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy struggled with RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine history, but supports his goal for a healthier American diet.
Bill Cassidy advances RFK Jr. nomination, now heads to full Senate for confirmation
Cassidy said last week he had reservations about Kennedy due to previous comments the nominee made about vaccines.
Bill Cassidy faces pressure campaign from both sides ahead of key vote on whether to advance RFK Jr.’s nomination
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a former physician who has spent his career touting the safety of vaccines, will likely determine whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, becomes the country’s next Health and Human Services secretary.
How Bill Cassidy got to ‘yes’ on RFK Jr.
Bill Cassidy now expects to have “a great working relationship to make America healthy again” with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr. vote poses key test for Bill Cassidy, endangered Louisiana senator
The fate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid to run HHS may rest with a Republican wrestling with his training as a physician and his instincts as a politician.
Why Louisiana's Bill Cassidy voted to confirm Trump nominee RFK Jr., despite vaccine misgivings
Health chief nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wouldn’t deny his long-held skepticism about vaccinations, but he agreed not to discourage parents from vaccinating their children — and that
RFK Jr. Clears Key Hurdle, Will Get Full Senate Vote Next Week
The Senate voted 52-47 to move forward on RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The final vote with the full Senate will be next week. Earlier this week, the Senate Finance Committee advanced Kennedy’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to the full Senate.
How RFK Jr. secured Sen. Bill Cassidy's vote
The Senate will soon vote on the confirmations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard after two panels opted to advance their nominations on Tuesday. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, once a critic of Kennedy,
Louisiana's Bill Cassidy is under microscope as RFK Jr. Senate confirmation hearings begin
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. goes before two two U.S. Senate hearings in his quest to head the nation's health department. Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a doctor, sits on both.
What did Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy say about the future of vaccine access in America?
Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy cast the swing vote on advancing President Trump's nomination of RFK Jr. to lead ...
Who Is Bill Cassidy, the Republican Whose Support Is Crucial for Kennedy?
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican doctor, had deep misgivings about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health secretary, ...
Bill Cassidy’s honorable defense of vaccines
It requires courage to take a principled stand against a person your own party’s president has put up for high office. Doing ...