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John Kennedy says he’s considering running for president: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’

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NBC News. (2026, October 4). John Kennedy says he’s considering running for president: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/john-kennedy-says-he-s-considering-running-for-president-why-not-me-on-a-rainy-day-270985285931

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Sen. John Kennedy, 74, told NBC's "Meet the Press" that he is considering a run for president in 2028 if he feels others running on his side of the aisle are ineffective or unworthy ("goobers"). He stated, "My plans right now are to run for re-election, but if I don’t think I can be effective in the Senate anymore, I would consider it." Kennedy did not comment directly when asked about competing against Vice President JD Vance. Currently focused on his re-election bid, Kennedy's potential presidential campaign remains undecided as of yet.

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