Tony Dungy is no stranger to making his political attitudes known, but that’s about as far as he wants to take it.
The former NFL coach has participated in conservative events, including march for Life, and has been very open about his faith.
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He even criticized the Democrat nominated Kamala Harris in the previous election cycle for her attitude towards abortion rights.
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December 23, 2023; Inglewood, California: NBC Sports -Tv stations Tony Dungy during the game between Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills at Sofi Stadium. (Kirby Lee -usa Today Sports)
Earlier this week, a post on X appeared that Dungy was considering a race for Michigan’s US Senate Seat next year as a Republican.
But the rumor was unfounded, the NBC analyst said.
“Not sure where this idea came from, but it didn’t come from me,” Dungy said.
“I love my home state of Michigan. I pray that they will choose a senator who honors the Lord and lead the people well. But I can assure you that it will not be me.”
Dungy then gave some pretty decent reasons why he didn’t run.
NBC sports analyst Tony Dungy speaks under a segment ahead of 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 4, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
“Number 1, I’m not a politician and number 2 I live in Florida.”
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Democratic Senator Gary Peters is not looking for a third period next year. He was first elected in 201 and won re -election six years later, but in a much tighter race. He earned 49.9% of the vote against 48.2% of John James by 2020 after defeating Terri Lynn Land convincingly, 54.6% to 41.3%.
Former Buccaneers -coach Tony Dungy during an NFL football match between New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 5, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Patriots defeated Buccaneers 19-14. (Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Georgia is the second state that wants a demonstrated seat for election in 2016 in a state won by President Donald Trump back in November.
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Republicans have not won a Michigan US Senate race of over 30 years, and Peters’ seat has been blue since 1972.
