National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman provides insight into Herschel Walker's political future
Former NFL star Herschel Walker recently lost his bid to be the next U.S. Senator out of Georgia, losing to incumbent Raphael Warnock. However, National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chairman Rick Scott thinks Walker has a future in politics.
Chairman @ScottforFlorida’s statement on the GA Race:
“Over the last year, I’ve gotten to know Herschel and have seen first-hand the movement he built in his home state.
Herschel’s story and message inspired millions in Georgia and across the country” nrsc.org/press-releases…
Scott, who is also a junior senator from Florida, released a statement regarding Walker's recent campaign:
“Over the last year, I’ve gotten to know Herschel and have seen first-hand the movement he built in his home state. Herschel’s story and message inspired millions in Georgia and across the country. While Herschel came up short last night, I know he will continue to be a leader in our party for years to come."
Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock both saw their campaigns extended a month when their race had a runoff to determine the next senator. Warnock would go on to win 51.4% of the votes in Georgia to claim the senate seat.
Herschel Walker's former NFL coach had some thoughts on his political career
Herschel Walker was a dynamic NFL running back. He also single-handedly built the Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl dynasty in the early '90s, thanks to the biggest trade at the time. By trading Walker to the Minnesota Vikings, the Cowboys received draft picks that would later become cornerstones for their team, including running back Emmitt Smith, defensive tackle Russell Maryland, cornerback Kevin Smith, and safety Darren Woodson.
The architect of that trade and former Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson recently reflected on the NFL player he knew long before he ran for U.S. Senate. Although Walker would barely play for Johnson (having been traded that same season Johnson first coached), the former coach still had some thoughts on his impressions of the NFL star.
When asked if Johnson ever saw a future senator in Walker, Johnson playfully laughed at the question.
"Absolutely no. It’s something else. Tommy Tuberville [former Auburn and Texas Tech head coach, no U.S. Senator out of Alabama] was an assistant for me. Now Herschel is running. I don’t know what the requirements are. Some of the people we have in there …"
Politics and the sports world do not often mix. However, given the last six years, anything can happen, and anyone can run for elected office. Herschel Walker may be getting started on his still-young political career.