A Republican consultant says singer Kid Rock would be “prohibitive favorite” if he enters the Michigan Senate race.
“I think there’s no question about that. I think he’s the prohibitive favorite if he gets in,” Dennis Lennox, a Michigan-based Republican political consultant, told Politico.
ADVERTISEMENTThe musician, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, just needs to steer clear of getting caught up in any serious scandals, Lennox said.
“Presuming Kid Rock doesn’t get caught in bed with a little boy or beat up a woman between now and August 2018, he’s going to win the nomination if he gets in,” Lennox predicted.
Another Republican warned against writing the entertainer off early, pointing to the difference between Ritchie and the typical pool of seasoned, well-groomed candidates.
“The fact that he’s nontraditional is appealing to a lot of people. Obviously, it scares others who want someone more predictable,” Saul Anuzis, the former Michigan GOP party chairman, told Politico.
Anuzis said Ritchie would stand out compared to the other candidates as well as the Democratic incumbent, Sen. Debbie StabenowDeborah (Debbie) Ann StabenowSheldon Whitehouse leads Democrats into battle against Trump judiciary Bill aims to help farmers sell carbon credits Senate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks MORE (Mich.).
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“But if you’re going to beat an entrenched candidate like Debbie Stabenow in a purple state, you need to do something different,” Anuzis said, adding that Ritchie is “a hometown darling” in the state.
“He’s got deep connections to Detroit. He’s done a lot throughout the state,” Anuzis continued. “Anybody who’s writing him off is making a mistake.”
The report drew parallels between Ritchie and then-candidate Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE, who was also underestimated when he first threw his name into the presidential race.
The musician hinted at a Senate run earlier this month, confirming that a campaign website with his name is real and teasing that he would have a “major announcement in the near future.”