Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly says he still hasn’t decided whether or not to run for president in 2028, but reiterated that he’s giving it serious consideration.
“I’m not gonna decide until after this election, because I do really believe we need to be focused on this,” Kelly said last week under questioning at the Atlantic Festival in New York City. “But I’m thinking about it. Gabby gets a big say in this. So do my kids.”
Kelly said part of his consideration is whether his style of politics will appeal to voters beyond Arizona. The senator said he leans heavily on his background in engineering, as well as his experience as a Navy fighter pilot and astronaut, to shape his political thinking.
“I think a lot about science and data and facts, and collaborating with the best people to try and solve a problem,” he added.
Kelly has garnered attention as a potential presidential candidate since he was censured by Defense Security Pete Hegseth, who took issue with the senator and other lawmakers urging troops to resist unlawful orders from the Trump administration.
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