How to Test Negative for Stupid

John Kennedy

Language: English

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: Oct 7, 2025

Description:

One of the most distinctive and funny politicians, Senator John Kennedy (the one from Louisiana)—hailed by Politico as "America's most quotable Senator"—offers his perceptive (and hilarious) takes on the ridiculousness of political life in this scathingly witty takedown of Washington and its elite denizens.

How to Test Negative for Stupid offers the Senator's tongue-in-cheek guidebook through Washington, punctuated by his thoughts on various issues and humorous stories about life from Louisiana politics and inside the Senate.

From the mind—and mouth—of "America's Most Quotable Senator":

"Always be yourself . . . unless you suck."

"I say this gently: This is why the aliens won't talk to us."

"If you trust government, you obviously failed history class."

"I believe that our country was founded by geniuses, but it's being run by idiots."

"Always follow your heart . . . but take your brain with...