If Kathy Barnette has any interest in a political future, she had best get working on running for a political office at the state level, or in a House district at most.
I don't mind political neophytes running for office -- even for a seat as important as the U.S. Senate. But for a position in government as important as a seat in the U.S. Senate Barnette's background was -- to be generous -- borderline embarrassing. Her resume reads like something I'd expect to see from a low-level corporate manager.
There was a jungle primary in Texas for a Congressional seat to replace a deceased congressman. 11 candidates entered the race. Two had high name recognition and were 1&2. Race went to a runoff. One of the candidates who finished 4th was actually the best of the lot but not well known throughout the entire congressional district.
He decided to run for State Rep., won handily. He is so popular that he has no Dem opponent in November. He was President Trumps Chief of staff at HHS, smart, articulate young and MAGA. Look for him on the news—Brian Harrison. A real up and comer.
Kathy should try to build some street cred like Brian and get her name out there
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*I don’t mind political neophytes running for office — even for a seat as important as the U.S. Senate*
It’s covered in the Buckley rule. The most conservative who can win.
*RINO at best and a subversive at worst*.
No worse than Casey will be in ‘24.
It’s gonna be awesome.
Requirements to be a U.S. Senator are established in Article I, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution.
*At least 30 years old
*A U.S. citizen for at least nine years at the time of election to the Senate
*A resident of the state one is elected to represent in the Senate
https://www.thoughtco.com/requirements-to-be-a-senator-3322307