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Sen. Kennedy says he’s weighing White House run: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’

Washington Post Politics Monday 05 October 2026, 12:30 UTC By Violet Jira 1 min read
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Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) said Sunday that he is considering a run for president but has not made up his mind. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESen. Kennedy says he’s weighing White House run: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’

Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) said Sunday that he is considering a run for president but has not made up his mind. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESen. Kennedy says he’s weighing White House run: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’ The Louisiana Republican said on “Meet the Press” that “if a bunch of goobers run ... and I think I could do a better job, I would consider running.” 1 min
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