CNN’s Scott Jennings, the bane of leftist punditry on the network, is reportedly considering a run for the Senate.
Jennings, a former GOP strategist, has become a rock star of sorts on the right, with many right-leaning outlets regularly featuring his many brutal takedowns of his leftist counterparts.
Ana Navarro: "If Kamala Harris behaved this way, Republicans would call her 'HORMONAL!'"@ScottJenningsKY: She would've had to get elected first... pic.twitter.com/CiWG9vykL8
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) April 10, 2025
But he could be looking to become Kentucky’s next senator after Sen. Mitch McConnell rides off into the sunset next year, according to The Daily Beast.
You can see it on his face and hear it in his voice. The network’s token conservative commentator would love to be the next senator from his home state of Kentucky. But when might he get around to announcing whether he’s waging a 2026 campaign?
“If the president wants me, I’ll run,” Jennings told a Swamp tipster at a bougie espresso martini-swilling party at the Swiss ambassador’s residence following the White House Correspondents’ bash on Saturday.
“If he wants somebody else, I’ll support that candidate,” said Jennings in his mellifluous, Southern drawl, playing the role of Kentucky statesman in his three-piece tuxedo.
BREAKING: CNN’s Scott Jennings is reportedly considering running for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat, if Trump wants him to.
— Patrick Webb (@RealPatrickWebb) April 30, 2025
Thoughts — would you support Jennings replacing Mitch McConnell in the Senate?
This is not the first time a Jennings Senate run has been floated as an idea. Fox News reported back in February that he “is being privately and publicly encouraged to run for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open Senate seat in 2026.”
Several users on social media appear to love the idea, especially those in the punditry class.
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Like this post if you think SCOTT JENNINGS should run for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky!
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 29, 2025
I don’t know about you… but I think that Scott Jennings would be an amazing Senator if he ran for the Senate in Kentucky. pic.twitter.com/7jGvU3fJm5
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) March 10, 2025
Scott Jennings for Senate, please. Recruiting good candidates matters. https://t.co/JQegpoqnTY
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) April 30, 2025
If Republicans want a guaranteed GOP seat in Kentucky, they had better go with Jennings – especially if President Trump endorses him. He’s got the name recognition, rhetorical chops, and understanding of politics that would be needed to help advance Trump’s agenda in the Senate.
In fact, if he does run, and Trump gives his blessing, he is sure to win. In fact, he might not even need to campaign. Okay, that last part was a joke – but I’m not far off. After what seemed to be 80 decades of Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republicans are pining for change – not more of the self-righteous GOP establishment. Jennings appears to fit that bill perfectly.
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