From the Left · Watch · November 8, 2026
Nov 7 ยท The 2028 race starts after the midterms: Sen. Mark Kelly says he is thinking about running, NewsNation says the field could be crowded, and Guy Benson says Republicans must tread carefully around Trump
Pod Save America: Dan Pfeiffer asks Sen. Mark Kelly if he is planning to run for president; Kelly says he is thinking about it.
Grade A (100/100). Sen. Mark Kelly tells Pod Save America he is thinking about running for president
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