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Kennedy Campaigns in Tight Red States, Calls Them 'Fat Guy Layups'

The Louisiana Republican, a key GOP asset on the trail, expresses frustration at having to fundraise in traditionally Republican strongholds.

The Political Desk

Gokhshtein Media

September 25, 2026

3 min read

Kennedy Campaigns in Tight Red States, Calls Them 'Fat Guy Layups'

Key Points

Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) has become a prolific fundraiser for Republican Senate candidates in competitive races across the country, but the 74-year-old Louisianan is openly frustrated about it.
Kennedy told reporters outside the Capitol that he "never thought he would be fundraising and campaigning for Republican Senate candidates in red states." He dismissed the races as "fat guy layups"—easy wins that Republicans should not need to fight for.
The remarks underscore GOP anxiety about Senate contests in states that should lean heavily Republican.

Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) has become a prolific fundraiser for Republican Senate candidates in competitive races across the country, but the 74-year-old Louisianan is openly frustrated about it.

Kennedy told reporters outside the Capitol that he "never thought he would be fundraising and campaigning for Republican Senate candidates in red states." He dismissed the races as "fat guy layups"—easy wins that Republicans should not need to fight for.

The remarks underscore GOP anxiety about Senate contests in states that should lean heavily Republican. Kennedy's willingness to spend political capital on these races signals that party leaders view them as genuinely competitive heading into 2026.

Kennedy is known for sharp one-liners that draw national attention. During a Nebraska campaign stop, he said: "I love Nebraska better than sex." The comment sparked mockery from Democratic operatives. Democratic strategist Mike Nellis posted on social media: "Hard to see why Republicans are losing everywhere with this kind of messaging." Nate Blouin, a Democratic state senator in Utah, wrote: "They aren't sending their best."

Kennedy remains a visible presence on the trail despite—or perhaps because of—his tendency to generate headlines that overshadow the candidates he is meant to boost.

The Political Desk

Gokhshtein Media

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