While most of the far-left Democrats on Capitol Hill are opposed to the idea of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heading up the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least a few prominent Democrats appear to be willing to consider supporting his confirmation. A pair senators who either belong to or caucus with the Democratic Party could provide the cushion necessary in a narrowly divided chamber to secure Kennedy’s approval. According to The Hill: As preparations for confirmation hearings begin to take shape, multiple sources say Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.), in particular, are at least considering voting for Kennedy, noting shared critiques on heavy corporate influence over food and a desire to promote a less chemical-laden country. Their perceived openness comes despite a fervent backlash against Kennedy’s nomination from many within the Democratic Party, where his controversial stances on vaccinations still could be a deciding factor for many who see his views as dangerous for public health. Still, some believe a number of Democrats are signaling they want to give President-elect Trump’s ally and ex-presidential rival a chance to make his case. “I think Bernie will give him a fair review,” said one source close to the senator’s office. Lawmakers are notoriously tight-lipped about their votes ahead of many Cabinet fights. The optics of backing any nominee by Trump put most Democrats in a tricky position. And Kennedy in particular makes things more complicated. Kennedy has been among the most attention-grabbing nominees Trump has announced since securing a second term in the White House about two months ago: Best comment ever. “I spent 30 years trying to get mercury out of the fish in this country, and nobody ever called me anti-fish.”-RFK JR. pic.twitter.com/yIwzeAtubF — Dr. Ben Tapper (@DrBenTapper1) November 14, 2024 The corporate media fear mongering against RFK Jr ahead of his nomination is targeting low information people. Sensational tag lines with no support. Who believes this stuff? pic.twitter.com/VzAAbUDLpv — Jefferey Jaxen (@JeffereyJaxen) January 5, 2025 Listen to RFK Jr discuss The WEF and their Great Reset You really thought it was just a conspiracy theory? pic.twitter.com/dNC9v4LxoW — illuminatibot (@iluminatibot) December 21, 2024 RFK Jr searching Donald Trump and the Oval Office for junk food day 1 on the job pic.twitter.com/7pGFXfUi8y — Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) November 15, 2024 As Punchbowl News reported last month, a number of Republican senators have expressed optimism that Kennedy will be confirmed despite pushback from both sides of the political aisle: Nevertheless, in initial meetings with pro-Trump Republican Sens. Rick Scott (Fla.), Ron Johnson (Wis.), Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) and Tim Scott (S.C.), Kennedy heard from a receptive audience. “Bobby’s going to get confirmed,” Mullin predicted. “I’m supportive of his nomination. He’s going to do a great job,” Johnson added. Things, however, will get harder from here for Kennedy. More skeptical GOP moderates may bristle at the former Democrat’s views on vaccinations. Kennedy continued to discuss his controversial view that a link exists between childhood vaccinations and autism. Mullin recounted how Kennedy noted the increased rates of autism in American kids and brought up that Ireland — which “has the same style of vaccination” — also has a similar rate of autism. Here’s Kennedy addressing some of his Democratic detractors directly during a recent interview: