Musician Kid Rock made headlines Wednesday for making moves toward a possible Senate run in Michigan.
“I have had a ton of emails and texts asking me if this website is real … kidrockforsenate.com The answer is an absolute YES,” Robert James Ritchie, who goes by the name Kid Rock, tweeted.
But the singer stopped short of committing to a run, saying to “stay tuned” for an upcoming announcement.
“Stay tuned, I will have a major announcement in the near future — Kid Rock,” he tweeted again moments later.
The Michigan Republican Party has reportedly been courting Mr. Ritchie to run, presenting a challenge to current Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow. He is an outspoken conservative who endorsed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in 2012.
Mr. Ritchie hinted at a run earlier this year, but the website launch is the first official sign that he may be a serious contender.
• Sally Persons can be reached at spersons@washingtontimes.com.
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