Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a new poll finds that not all of his controversial health goals are unpopular — in fact,

Mr. Kennedy, the scion of a Democratic dynasty and a prominent vaccine skeptic, faces questions from lawmakers as he seeks a job with vast authority over the lives of Americans.

Kennedy Jr. "go wild" on health, food and medicine as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. He now faces two separate confirmation grillings over his controversial views -- on everything from vaccines to abortion -- that have both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns.