By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Recent polling indicates a significant drop in public approval for RFK Jr.’s performance as Secretary of Health and Human Services, with only 33% of registered voters approving. This decline follows a series of controversial actions, including comments on chemtrails, responses to a measles outbreak, and the firing of key CDC personnel. Despite the overall disapproval, RFK Jr. maintains majority support among Republicans, particularly President Donald Trump. However, this waning public sentiment, especially as the midterms approach, could impact the reelection chances of Republican members of Congress.
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Polling Suggests The Country Is Absolutely Done With RFK Jr., and it seems that might actually be true. The prevailing sentiment is one of widespread dissatisfaction, a feeling that the populace has simply had enough. The problem is, that “done-ness” doesn’t seem to translate to immediate change. The fact that the very people who are supposedly in charge don’t care what the majority thinks is a pretty frustrating reality.
It’s almost shocking that so many people were initially on board with RFK Jr. His public persona certainly wasn’t hiding much, and he ran on a platform that should have been a red flag for many. It’s a sign of something deeper, of a system where things that should matter, don’t. The fact that RFK Jr. is even in a position of power is seen by many as a blow to the very idea of meritocracy.
The concern is that even with the apparent disapproval, there’s a stubborn core of support that remains. The polls might show overall dissatisfaction, but specific demographics still seem to be on board. The question then becomes, what recourse is there, and how can this be addressed? The whole process seems to be driven by self-interest: What’s good for Trump? What’s good for me? Can we turn a profit? Is it sufficiently racist?
The overwhelming view is that RFK Jr. is not qualified. His run for a position was viewed by many as a joke. Now, he’s in a position to enact policies, and the country is stuck with the consequences. It’s a cycle where the will of the people seems to matter less and less.
The fact that RFK Jr.’s polling numbers don’t differ much from other unpopular figures is disheartening. There’s a consistent segment of the population, it seems, who will support almost anything. This creates a situation where politicians can seemingly act with impunity, knowing they’ll retain a base of support.
The core of his support appears to come from a segment of voters. Modern healthcare is popular, but he seems to bring the old “crunchy hippie” conservatives. The whole affair is seen as “juvenile.” The headlines declaring a lack of support are essentially saying, “we hate his guts, but there’s nothing we can do about him.”
The issue here is that polling is useless. It seems that even in places where you’d expect opposition, support still remains. The fact is that those in power don’t care what anyone wants or thinks.
The situation highlights a deeper problem. We aren’t a truly representative democracy anymore. The will of the people doesn’t hold the sway it once did. The country has been through so much, it’s on the verge of breaking. But it appears that this doesn’t change the current reality.
The “polling suggests” headlines are indicative of the powerlessness felt by many. There’s a clear sense of frustration with the current state of affairs. No one is listening. The policies, the actions, all are seen as potentially harmful. It’s a situation where the country might be done with a figure, but that figure is far from finished with the country. And in the face of all this, it is easy to say, “Polling. We really still doing that shit?” because the real question is, what can be done to change the trajectory?