Former football star Herschel Walker launches U.S. Senate bid

Herschel Walker launches Senate campaign in Georgia - Local News 8

By Alex Rogers, CNNHerschel Walker, the former football star, announced his campaign for US Senate in Georgia on Wednesday, after months of speculation marked by both former President Donald Trump’s public encouragement and some Republicans’ rising concerns about the political newcomer’s ability to win a crucial seat.“Our country is at a crossroads, and I can’t sit on the sidelines anymore,” said Walker in a statement. “In the United States Sena…

NFL legend Herschel Walker runs for U.S. Senate

Football legend Herschel Walker speaks at the Republican National Convention on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 (RNC video screenshot)By Andrew Trunsky Daily Caller News FoundationFormer football star Herschel Walker launched a Senate bid in Georgia Tuesday, becoming the latest candidate to vie for one of the highest-stakes races in the country.Walker, who has never held public office, is the highest-profile Republican to challenge Democratic Sen. Raphael…

Herschel Walker announces bid for Senate

Herschel Walker is trying to take his talents and charm from the field of AT&T Stadium in Dallas to the floor of the U.S. Senate. On Wednesday morning, the Heisman Trophy winner released a video address outlining his plan to challenge Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) in 2022.

Herschel Walker begins Georgia GOP Senate bid amid unknowns

Herschel Walker was a football star at the University of Georgia and has former President Donald Trump as his cheerleader.

Herschel Walker begins Georgia GOP Senate bid amid unknowns

Herschel Walker was a football star at the University of Georgia and has former President Donald Trump as his cheerleader.

Herschel Walker begins Georgia GOP Senate bid amid unknowns

Herschel Walker was a football star at the University of Georgia and has former President Donald Trump as his cheerleader.