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Senate Republican on campaigning in ‘close’ red state races: ‘These oughta be fat guy layups’

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said Republicans are facing unexpectedly close Senate races in traditionally red states as the party fights to maintain its majority in November. Kennedy told reporters Thursday that he plans to travel to Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa this weekend to campaig.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from The Hill says: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said Republicans are facing unexpectedly close Senate races in traditionally red states as the party fights to maintain its majority in November. Kennedy told reporters Thursday that he plans to travel to Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa this weekend to campaig.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Sep 18, 2026, 2:49 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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