Kennedy Won’t Rule Out 2028 Run, Calls Potential Candidates ‘Goobers’

The senator argued that Rep

“These folks, they’re socialists,” Kennedy said.

“They believe in socialism at the ballot box.”

Despite Democratic gains in some recent elections, Kennedy predicted Republicans will perform well in the 2026 midterms.

He also criticized the political philosophy of several prominent progressive leaders

He argued that voters are unlikely to embrace the policies promoted by the party’s progressive wing.

Kennedy was first elected to the Senate in 2016 and won reelection in 2022.

Before joining the Senate, he served as Louisiana’s state treasurer.