Former NFL star Peyton Manning on Wednesday said he has no interest in becoming a politician, despite Sen. Bob Corker’s (R-TN) suggestion that Manning could run for his seat in the Senate after Corker retires.
“I certainly have an interest in politics and in our country,” Manning said on local Nashville radio station WGFX. “I just have zero interest in being a politician.”
Corker announced his retirement on Tuesday, and just a day later floated the possibility of Manning replacing him in the Senate.
“If he were to run nobody in their right mind would consider running against him,” Corker said.
He called Manning “the kind of guy that would be great in public office.”
“I think it’s possible,” Corker said. “Is it likely? I don’t think so.”
Then Peyton Manning and I have something in common. I also have zero interest in him being a politician.
“…now why don’t we have a slice of delicious papajohns pizza, while purchasing nationwide insurance?”
Peyton is surprisingly funny. He has good timing and a good dead pan delivery.
Peyton was a great competitor who took his licks. I hope he enjoys the rest of his life with his family and friends … in private.