Pompeo says Senate run 'not something I want to do'

[brooklynite]

Source: NBC News

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on Monday that he does not want to run for Senate in Kansas — despite signs saying otherwise.

"So Susan and I love Kansas," Pompeo said on "Fox and Friends," referring to his wife. "But it’s my intention to stay here and continue to serve as President Trump’s Secretary of State. I’ve said that consistently. I intend to keep saying it, and as long as President Trump wants me to serve in this capacity, there’s still work to do."

Pressed on if that meant he was completely ruling out a run, Pompeo said, "I’ve watched my life take turns that one would never have expected, but it’s not something I want to do. I want to stay here and continue to perform the mission that I’m serving."

Pompeo said in February that he would not run for the seat being vacated by Pat Roberts, a Republican who is retiring after four terms. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has urged Pompeo to run — and noted last month he has plenty of time to jump in because the filing deadline isn't until June.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/pompeo-says-senate-run-not-something-i-want-do-n1108636?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_np

[2naSalit]

1. Would he have to show his taxes?

And then he'd have to work with all those Democratic Senators. That could get awkward.

[brooklynite]

2. No candidate for any office has to show their taxes.

[pbmus]

11. Pre trump, no...post trump, fuck yes

Laws will reflect this outlaw administration

[brooklynite]

12. No State has proposed any such requirement other than for President...

...No State has passed a law requiring it for President

[pbmus]

14. California...

[olddad65]

3. Vladdy has enough lackys in the Senate already

[dlk]

4. In other words, Kansans have wised up and Pompeo has a snowball's chance of being elected

He may also be looking at a number of felony charges on down the road after enabling numerous Trump crimes, as well as ones he managed to commit all by himself. That would certainly distract from a senate campaign.

[mahina]

13. This.

[2naSalit]

5. Guess he better not

quit his day job.

[Maeve]

6. Losing is not something he wants to do

[BlueIdaho]

7. More money to be made as a lobbyist...

K Street calls...

[PuraVidaDreamin]

8. I wonder what kind of polling he has seen...

tRump destroyed your brand pompie

[turbinetree]

9. I think maybe he should figure out what color jump suit he wants

orange and white stripes, or black and white strips with matching flip flops..........................so that you can quote: "I’ve watched my life take turns that one would never have expected, but it’s not something I want to do. I want to stay here and continue to perform the mission that I’m serving." .......................basically fucking the US Constitution right dude.................

[marble falls]

10. Bull Shit to English translation: The average Kansan doesn't want to ...

vote for a candidate who's probably going to jail in his first year.

The Trump stink is all over him, he backed the wrong side of history.

[McKim]

15. He Cannot Reach High Office through an Election

Pompeo only has a powerful position because Trump appointed him. In an election The People have to approve entry to high office. He learned that without Trump he has no chance at this important office. Good Job, people!

[Lulu KC]

16. I only wish I could believe him

Go, Barbara Bollier, regardless of your opponent!

[lonely bird]

17. Not something he wants to do?

Not something we want him to do either.