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John Kennedy teases 2028 presidential run if ‘a bunch of goobers’ enter race

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said Sunday that he is considering running for president in 2028 if a “bunch of goobers” enter the field but emphasized that he is focused on reelection during the next cycle. Kennedy, 74, told Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that he would consider a presidential bid if he …

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  1. NBC News

    Sen. John Kennedy says he’s considering running for president (opens NBC News)

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    Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said that he is considering running for president in 2028.

  2. Washington Examiner

    John Kennedy teases 2028 presidential run if ‘a bunch of goobers’ enter race (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said Sunday that he is considering running for president in 2028 if a “bunch of goobers” enter the field but emphasized that he is focused on reelection during the next cycle. Kennedy, 74, told Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that he would consider a presidential bid if he …

  3. Breitbart News

    Sen. John Kennedy: I'm Thinking About Running for President (opens Breitbart News)

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    Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said he is thinking about running for president in 2028. Host Kristen Welker said, “Let me ask you, the list of potential 2028 candidates continues to grow, as you know and

  4. NOTUS

    Sen. Kennedy Teases Potential 2028 Presidential Run (opens NOTUS)

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    The Lousiana Republican said he’d consider jumping in the race “if a bunch of goobers run.”

  5. New York Post

    Sen. Kennedy, 74, floats 2028 prez bid if ‘a bunch of goobers run’ — as he goes after Trump (opens New York Post)

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    Verbal sharpshooter Sen. John Kennedy kept the door open to a 2028 presidential run and defended Sen. Tom Cotton from President Trump's wrath over his blocking of the Sunshine Protection Act.

  6. BRPROUD Baton Rouge

    Sen. John Kennedy considers presidential run (opens BRPROUD Baton Rouge)

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    Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) told NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday that he is considering running for president.

  7. The Hill

    Sen. Kennedy teases presidential bid 'if a bunch of goobers run' (opens The Hill)

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    GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday he would run for president in 2028 “if a bunch of goobers” seek the Republican nomination. During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the Louisiana Republican said his plans “right now” are to run for reelection to the Senate in 2028.

  8. KLFY Lafayette

    Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy considers presidential run (opens KLFY Lafayette)

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    Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) told NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday that he is considering running for president.

  9. Chicks On The Right

    GOP Sen. John Kennedy Confirms Eyeing 2028 Presidential Run (opens Chicks On The Right)

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    Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana said that he is thinking about a possible presidential campaign in 2028, while saying his present plan is to seek reelection to the Senate. On NBC’s Meet the Press, moderator Kristen Welker asked whether he was considering a White House run.

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