Senator Kennedy: Even Duct Tape Can’t Fix Stupid in DC

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, well known for his sharp wit and unapologetic humor, once again delivered a no-holds-barred assessment of the current state of American politics during a recent interview with Sean Hannity. Kennedy, who has become something of a folk hero for plain-spoken conservatives, mixed his signature Southern charm with biting criticism of the Democratic Party’s leadership and priorities — declaring, in one of his most memorable quips, that “Even Duct Tape Can’t Fix Stupid.”

A Blunt Diagnosis of Washington’s Priorities

Even Duct Tape Can’t Fix Stupid: A Blunt Diagnosis of Washington’s Priorities

Kennedy’s remarks focused on what he described as the misplaced values of the modern Democratic Party — a party he says has been hijacked by what he called the “Loon Wing.” He argued that Democrats have abandoned common-sense issues that matter most to everyday Americans — such as jobs, energy prices, and border security — in favor of ideological causes and identity politics.

Referring to recent Senate votes, Kennedy pointed out that Democrats had refused to support funding measures for the military and for food assistance programs (SNAP), claiming that they used the votes as “leverage” to extract more spending on pet projects. “They don’t want to pay the military. They don’t want to pay for food stamps,” Kennedy said, accusing Democratic leaders of engineering a “political shutdown” rather than a policy-driven one.

In his words, the shutdown drama has nothing to do with genuine debate — it’s “political theater” designed to score points rather than solve problems. “The American people may not read Aristotle every day,” Kennedy joked, “but they get it.”

“Drink a Big Old Glass of Get Over It”

Kennedy’s humor often serves as a scalpel — and he didn’t hold back in diagnosing what he sees as the Democratic Party’s lingering bitterness over Donald Trump’s 2016 victory. “The Democrats are angry,” he said. “They’re angry because President Trump won the election. The American people spoke. My Democratic colleagues need to just drink a big old glass of get over it and let’s move on.”

According to Kennedy, that resentment has fueled a cycle of obstruction, misinformation, and name-calling. He mocked what he called the liberal media’s obsession with labeling Trump as a “racist” or “Nazi,” even joking that the only thing Democrats haven’t accused the former president of is “abandoning his children to wolves.”

Polling, Priorities, and Public Perception

The senator also took aim at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, citing an Economist/YouGov poll that he said revealed Americans’ frustration with Washington’s Democratic leadership. “In the American people’s opinion, Senator Schumer is a wet match in a dark cave,” Kennedy quipped. “He polls right up there with clubbing baby seals.”

Kennedy referenced another large-scale voter study showing that roughly 70 percent of Americans believe the Democratic Party is “out of touch,” prioritizing cultural battles and fringe causes over basic governance. From his perspective, that perception isn’t wrong — Democrats “hyperventilate if you use the wrong pronoun,” he said, while ignoring the realities facing working families.

The Rise of the “Loon Wing”

Kennedy’s criticism went beyond personalities — it was about what he sees as an ideological takeover of the Democratic Party by its most extreme elements. Listing progressive figures such as Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, he asked rhetorically whether that lineup represents the party’s future.

“I don’t think they have a future until they stand up to the Loon Wing of their party,” he said. “The socialist wing is in control.” He argued that this faction has distorted the party’s identity, promoting policies and cultural positions that most Americans — including many traditional Democrats — reject.

Kennedy painted this wing as hypersensitive and detached from reality: “They think Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Dr. Seuss, and Mr. Potato Head are racists. They think children ought to be able to change genders at recess. The American people don’t think that. And many Democrats don’t either. But the Loon Wing does — and they’re in control.”

A Call for Competition and Common Sense

Despite the partisan bite of his remarks, Kennedy closed on a note of cautious optimism. “As a Republican, this is probably good for Republicans,” he admitted. “But I think it’s bad for the country. I believe in competition.”

He expressed sadness over what he sees as the decline of great American cities — particularly New York — under progressive leadership, saying, “I think New York is the greatest city in the world, and I don’t want to see it ruined.”

His final reflection was characteristically dry: “Sometimes you just have to let God take care of it, because if you take care of it, you’ll end up in jail.”

Kennedy’s Voice in Today’s Political Arena

Senator John Kennedy’s folksy humor and plain-spoken honesty have made him one of Washington’s most quotable politicians. His ability to mix levity with laser-focused criticism resonates with voters tired of political correctness and performative outrage.

“Even duct tape can’t fix stupid” wasn’t just a punchline — it was Kennedy’s summation of what he sees as Washington’s chronic problem: a lack of accountability, humility, and common sense. Whether one agrees with his politics or not, Kennedy’s message was clear — America doesn’t need more slogans or ideological crusades. It needs leadership grounded in reason, reality, and respect for the people it serves.