US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

US Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has said he will "seriously consider" running for president in 2028 as he battles the Trump administration over a video in which he urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders.

The Arizona senator, who was accused of "seditious behaviour" by Donald Trump over the November clip, said he and his wife, Gabrielle Giffords, received "many" death threats after the president's comments.

"We get them on a weekly basis now," he told BBC Newsnight. "We had to get security to protect us 24 hours a day."

Asked if he was considering a White House run, the retired Navy captain said he was considering it "because we're in some seriously challenging times".

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-senator-mark-kelly-tells-023527593.html

[NNadir]

1. He'd be a pretty good candidate. I hope for lots of good candidates.

[Easterncedar]

2. He knows how dangerous this environment is

No one knows it better. And he is willing to fight. Dang. He's impressive.

[Fiendish Thingy]

3. He's a good senator

Better than Gallego IMO.

But I don’t think he is the best Dems can do in 2028.

[Wednesdays]

4. No surprise there.

Good.

[pinkstarburst]

5. I like Mark Kelly

But I would probably vote for someone else in the primary simply because I don't want to lose his Arizona senate seat, and also because I'm not sure when I've heard him speak publicly that I feel he has the same sort of charisma as a speaker and ability to get messaging across as some of the others. However, it's still very early and maybe he would change my mind during the debates. He's a good guy for sure.

[Torchlight]

6. He's a great candidate, and I've no doubts he's measured his considerations with care

Nothing negative to say about the guy. I could use the meritless but ever-popular "he'll never win in X..." schtick, but he's too likable for me to go negative on.

[Ishoutandscream2]

7. I'm just fine with that

A very good man.

[WarGamer]

8. While he might be the best person for the job...

I'm not sure if he can get past the charisma of Newsom and Mayor Pete... or the political power of Harris v2.0

[padfun]

9. I think he would be a good Sec of Defense in the next Admin

nt

[milestogo]

10. Much better than Newsom

He even has good taste in women, which Newsom does not.

[paleotn]

12. That's relevant how?

[berksdem]

18. seriously,

what does that have to do with anything? Childish...

[BannonsLiver]

21. Lame, juvenile and vaguely sexist.

[StarryNite]

11. I really like this and would definitely support him for Prez.

[TBF]

13. I got a Pete Buttigieg email today - that he's headed up to NH

I think we have some very heavy hitters that are considering running

[JustAnotherGen]

14. Good for him!

The bench is looking pretty good thus far.

[Unrepentant Fenian]

15. He would be an AWESOME candidate...

And an awesome President

[gulliver]

16. He is easily our best chance so far

For one thing, he's taking AI seriously.

If we get the House and don't let the showboats dominate our more sensible people, Kelly could be the next president.

[Kingofalldems]

17. Looks like Kelly is the one the MAGA crowd fears most.

I am in on Kelly.

[Renew Deal]

19. He will be compelling

Not sure if he can win and who the competition is, but he is capable and has a good story.

[Mysterian]

20. He would be a great candidate

I hope he runs. He would win in the general election against whatever shitstain the republicans run.

[yellow dahlia]

22. He is one of my top choices.

Chris Murphy is another.

Chris Murphy has been emphasizing for the past year that our first priority is trying to save Democracy. So he deflects when asked about 2028.