How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr.

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Sen. Bill Cassidy sided with Trump on RFK Jr., but he still faces a tough primary race
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RFK Jr. Made These Promises to Win Key Senator's Vote
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