December 23, 2025
How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will
John Kennedy is both insider and outsider of Washington. He is an unvarnished senator, breaking unspoken rules and bringing up uncomfortable topics. The book is his commentary on realities of political life. It’s worth the read just for “one day in the life of a senator” and refresher on state elections and immense power of unelected staff. While I enjoy sarcasm and dry humor, marketing positioning of this book as “hilarious” distracts from the value. Kennedy’s one-sentence witty descriptions of well-known political figures make them more relatable, adding personality to political news.