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Former “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe has broken his silence after it was announced he was on the shortlist to be independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate.
Rove responds to Kennedy's shortlist
The rumored shortlist for Kennedy includes Rove as well as New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), and former Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D). Kennedy told ABC News on Tuesday that although he has chosen his running mate, he is not ready to reveal that person's name at this time. He said he would reveal the identity of his partner within the next two weeks.
When contacted for comment, Rowe explained his feelings about Kennedy making the shortlist.
Rowe said, “Given the fact that RFK has already made his selection and set a date to announce, it is probably not appropriate for me to discuss the details of our conversation.” “I can tell you that we met several weeks ago and had many useful conversations about the future of our country.”
He further added, “We talked mostly about the Microservices Foundation and our mutual interest in reviving skilled trades.” “He was very appreciative of my efforts in that regard, and I was impressed by his commitment to helping close America's skills gap. Vice President or not, I would be happy to work with him on that agenda.
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Rove discusses meeting with Kennedy
Last week, Rove told News Nation host Chris Cuomo that the country should “keep an eye on RFK Jr.”
“If this country were a restaurant, and millions of people looked at the menu, they would say: 'Really?' That's it?'' Rove said. “With all due respect to the candidates, half the country is allergic to the menu. Keep an eye on RFK. … He's saying some things that no one else is saying. “
Rove later told CNN about the meeting with Kennedy.
“He's serious,” Rowe said. “When he talks about things he's serious about, he leans in and it's hard not to listen. He's serious about the debt, he doesn't want to see $34 trillion reach $50. He believes that if this happens, the country cannot serve it and the party will collapse. He is serious about ending wars forever. “He is serious about waging a war on chronic disease.”
“We don't agree on everything, that's for sure, and when that became clear, he laughed and said, 'Look, I don't want to surround myself with yes-men and yes-women. I want people who care about the country, I want people who will tell me the truth as they see it, and let the harm be done,'' he added.
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Kennedy furious at Rodgers
Although Kennedy did not name his picks, he confirmed that Rodgers and Ventura top the list. Rodgers has yet to respond publicly, while Ventura's son told The New York Times that “Nobody has officially asked Governor Ventura to be the vice-presidential nominee, so the governor is on speculation.” Don't comment.”
Kennedy gushed over Rodgers in an interview earlier this week and hinted he could be his choice.
“And we want someone young who will take care of that generation. Aaron Rodgers is battle-tested. He has stood up. The press has attacked him for standing up for the things we believe in, Kennedy said Wednesday night, according to The Hill. “I like that part of his character. He's a critical thinker, and I think we need that at the time because you know the rise of (artificial intelligence).
'I think Aaron showed that'
He recalled, “My father used to say that one of the duties of living as a citizen of a democracy is to maintain a constant posture of suspicion towards authority.” “And I think Aaron has shown that.”
Kennedy concluded, “He's also the man I think will help me get the country healthy again.” “You know, he's 40 years old. He has focused on his health. He is very conscious about health issues. And you know, that's one of the things that I'm going to do – it's a major part of my agenda, to get the country healthy again.
Rove and the remainder of Kennedy's rumored shortlist have one factor in frequent, and that’s that they’ve every proven the world that they aren’t afraid to suppose for themselves in the case of politics. It’s going to definitely be fascinating to see who Kennedy chooses to run with him!
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