While most talk of elections is currently tied up in the 2024 presidential cycle, Joe Biden's continued hiding from reporters and voters, and Trump's indictments across four jurisdictions, there are also some down-ballot candidates looking to make moves in the years ahead that could see some familiar names seeking higher office.
One such individual is Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican Congresswoman for Georgia's 14th congressional district. She's made a name for herself as an outspoken and relentless advocate for her values, a track record that has gotten her in trouble with House GOP leadership while also earning her an often significant seat at the table on issues facing the House. That might not be where she wants to remain, however.
According to fresh reporting in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), MTG is still at least considering a run for U.S. Senate in the Peach State — especially if current GOP Governor Brian Kemp, who is term limited, mounts a bid for the seat in 2026.
"I haven’t made up my mind whether I will do that or not," MTG told the Journal-Constitution of a Senate run. "I have a lot of things to think about," she emphasized before hinting that she may end up with a bigger gig even before a potential GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
"Am I going to be a part of President Trump’s Cabinet if he wins?" she asked rhetorically. "Is it possible that I’ll be VP?" According to the Journal-Constitution, MTG said it would be "an honor" to be tapped as Trump's running mate and said she'd consider such an opportunity "very, very heavily" should he ask her to be his Veep.
As the Journal-Constitution reminded, MTG has — when such talk arose in the past — "shunned suggestions that she join Trump on the GOP's 2024 presidential ticket."
Whatever may have changed in her thinking, it seems clear that MTG has found her stride in Congress. Usually, that sees politicians seek higher office with the exception of House members such as Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) or the late John Dingell (D-MI) who chose to spend their entire careers in the lower chamber.
Whether MTG opts to pursue a seat in the U.S. Senate or agrees to become Trump's running mate for 2024, she's made it clear that her ambitions have not been satiated yet by her time in the House. You can also bet that, whether you agree with her or not, MTG will continue to be a force to be reckoned with.
