Senator’s Bold Claim About Nebraska
Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) stirred some laughter on Sunday when he proclaimed his affection for Nebraska surpasses his feelings about sex during a rally with other Republicans.
The 74-year-old senator was in Nebraska supporting Sen. Pete Ricketts’ campaign as the November midterms approach, appearing at the annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds.
During his speech, Kennedy humorously pointed out the differences between his home state of Louisiana and Nebraska, especially regarding food and local wildlife. He joked, “Now, there are differences between Louisiana and Nebraska. We eat things that you would call an exterminator for to get out of your backyard.”
He added, “When you pass a ditch here in Nebraska, you look at it and go, ‘Oh, there’s a ditch.’ In Louisiana, we see dinner,” he quipped. Kennedy invited the crowd to visit Louisiana, boasting about its cuisine but cheekily suggesting not to ask too many questions about it.
As he continued, he praised his hosts with his signature humorous style. “I’m here for one reason aside from the fact that I love Nebraska. I shouldn’t say this, but I love Nebraska better than sex,” he remarked, eliciting laughter from the audience.
He quickly added, “Not really, OK, but I love Nebraska. But that’s not why I’m here. I’m here for Pete Ricketts. I’m not here to be against something, even though I’ll talk about it in a minute. I’m here for something. I’m here for Pete Ricketts.”
After the jokes, Kennedy shifted gears, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming elections to the crowd of about 800, who were enjoying steak, potatoes, cornbread, and peach cobbler.
He cautioned, “All of the good work we’re doing in DC is at risk because the DC Democrats have lost their minds.” Kennedy expressed concerns about the “truly radical ideology” of the Democratic Socialists, suggesting that Ricketts’ opponent, Dan Osborn, would act as a far-left Democrat.
On another note, he shared his belief that President Trump would lead efforts to extract the U.S. from Iran in the next six months, which he claimed would result in lower gas prices and reduced inflation for Americans.
Celebrating Nebraska’s agricultural roots, Kennedy showed deep appreciation for the state’s farmers, asserting, “Without farmers, you’d be hungry. You’d be naked. You’d be sober.”
