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John Kennedy Says He’d Consider 2028 Presidential Run

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 1:59 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) said he could run for president in 2028 if a field of “goobers” emerges.
He plans to seek Senate reelection in 2028.
He would consider a presidential bid only if he no longer feels effective in the Senate.
If inaugurated, Kennedy would be 77, making him the third-oldest president at term start.

History

Historical Context

In the 1980 election, 69-year-old Ronald Reagan beat incumbent Jimmy Carter, capturing 489 electoral votes and sparking a conservative realignment that gave Republicans Senate control for the first time since 1954. Reagan’s age record stood until seniors like Donald Trump and Joe Biden won, proving advanced age need not block a bid. Senator John Kennedy’s 2028 hint, at 77, follows this pattern.

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Story summary

U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) said he could run for president in 2028 if a field of “goobers” emerges.
He plans to seek Senate reelection in 2028.
He would consider a presidential bid only if he no longer feels effective in the Senate.
If inaugurated, Kennedy would be 77, making him the third-oldest president at term start.

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