Politics · United States · 12 hrs ago
John Kennedy weighs 2028 presidential run as he campaigns for GOP Senate candidates
Louisiana Sen.
John Kennedy is considering running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028.
He has been campaigning in Ohio and Michigan for Republican Senate candidates ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
Kennedy is known for colorful jokes and insults, which draw laughs and cheers at campaign events.
But some supporters say that material could wear thin during a long presidential campaign.
Kennedy says he will consider a presidential run if he believes the other potential candidates are “goobers” and he can no longer be effective in the Senate.
For now, he says he is running for reelection to the Senate.
He expects to decide after the midterm elections whether to seek a third Senate term or run for president.
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy says he is weighing a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028.
He must decide soon after the midterm elections whether to seek the presidency or run for a third Senate term.
Kennedy has campaigned with Republican Senate nominees in several states in the closing weeks of the midterm campaign.
He said he would consider a presidential run if he believed other candidates were “goobers” and he could no longer be effective in the Senate.
Some supporters interviewed by CNN said his humor alone might not sustain a presidential campaign.
- Who
- Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy is considering a presidential run.
- What
- He is weighing a 2028 Republican presidential bid against seeking a third Senate term.
- When
- He expects to decide soon after the midterm elections.
- Where
- Kennedy campaigned in Ohio and Michigan, including Highland, Michigan.
- Why
- He said he would consider running if he thought other candidates were “goobers” and he could no longer be effective in the Senate.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kennedy campaigned with a Republican Senate nominee in Ohio.
Kennedy campaigned with former Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan and told reporters he was weighing a 2028 presidential run.
Kennedy spoke at a barn party in Highland, Michigan, which Rogers’ campaign said drew about 900 attendees.
Kennedy plans to decide whether to run for president or seek a third Senate term.
- Age
- 74
- Potential presidential race
- 2028 Republican nomination
- Senate option
- A third term
- Michigan event
- Barn party in Highland
- Reported attendance
- About 900
What people are saying
If a bunch of goobers run, and I don’t think I can be effective in the Senate anymore, then I would consider it
But right now, I’m running for reelection.
would not be my first pick
It’s like following the baton twirler in the talent show
Sources
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