Overview

• On CNN’s State of the Union, Kelly declined a yes-or-no answer on a potential 2028 presidential bid, stressing his focus on Senate responsibilities.
• A Wall Street Journal poll found 63% of Americans hold an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party, marking its lowest approval in 35 years.
• Kelly said the party must “fix” its messaging problem by listening to voters in key battleground states like Michigan and Pennsylvania.
• He labeled the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act “a bad deal for the American people” during his Michigan town hall.
• His outreach and policy criticism form part of a broader effort to reset the party’s image and build momentum for the 2026 midterm elections.