Politics● LowOct 5 · Oct 5, 2026, 4:09 PM
Sen. Kennedy teases presidential bid ‘if a bunch of goobers run’
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Sen. John Kennedy (R-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. But Kennedy noted that if he does…
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