Kid Rock prepares to launch run for Michigan Senate seat and he unveils 'Kid Rock for Senate' merchandise
- Kid Rock hints of 'major announcement' in the near future regarding Senate run
- The musician confirmed that a new website 'Kid Rock for Senate' is real
- The Detroit native has been rumored to be eyeing the Senate seat from Michigan
- Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, supported Trump during the election
Kid Rock is hinting that he may run for US Senate in Michigan.
The musician, who was born Robert Ritchie and lives in suburban Detroit, said on social media Wednesday that a website teasing his Senate candidacy is real.
He said he will make a 'major announcement in the near future'.
The website links to Kid Rock for US Senate merchandise on a website for his music label, Warner Bros. Records.
Yard signs are for sale at $15.99, T-shirts for $24.99, baseball caps $15.99 and stickers for $4.99.
Kid Rock endorsed Donald Trump in 2016 and Mitt Romney in 2012.
Kid Rock's potential candidacy is news to Michigan Republicans.
Party officials say they have not heard from him.
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Kid Rock is hinting that he may run for US Senate in Michigan. The musician, who was born Robert Ritchie and lives in suburban Detroit, said on social media Wednesday that a website teasing his Senate candidacy is real
He said he will make a 'major announcement in the near future'
The website links to Kid Rock for US Senate merchandise on a website for his music label, Warner Bros. Records
Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow is up for re-election in 2018.
Republican candidates include former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bob Young Jr. and businesswoman Lena Epstein.
Speculation that Kid Rock is mulling a career in politics began as early as last February.
That's when the All Summer Long singer's name was thrown out during a GOP convention as a potential opponent for Stabenow, Roll Call reported.
Senator Rock? The rockstar has voiced his support for GOP candidates in the past and would go up against Senator Debbie Stabenow if he decides to run
Tea Party activist Wes Nakagiri apparently mentioned the rock singer's name and said he bets Rock will 'generate as much excitement as Trump did,' Michigan Live reported.
However, a rep for the Michigan GOP told Fox News at the time that no one has actually reached out to Kid Rock, but that it would be 'awesome' if he did run.
Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, has previously stated that he has voted Republican, but identifies a libertarian.
Last year, the heartland rock singer initially supported GOP candidate Ben Carson, telling Fox News Anchor Megyn Kelly that he loved 'the black guy.'
Rock eventually stood behind Trump when he won the nomination.
He first voiced his support for Trump last February, saying he found his campaign to be 'entertaining as s**t'.
In April, Kid Rock (left) made headlines when he visited the White House with former Alaska governor Sarah Palin (center) and another musician, Ted Nugent (right). They are seen above mocking a portrait of former first lady Hillary Clinton
Ritchie launched a clothing line in support of the president on his Twitter in December, claiming that there had an 'overwhelming demand' after he sported the map shirt at a recent performance.
The T-shirts were emblazoned with 'God, Guns and Trump' and 'Make America Bada** again.'
If the rockstar decides to run for senator he'll be up against Stabenow who has held the seat since for the past 17 years.
In April, Kid Rock made headlines when he visited the White House with former Alaska governor Sarah Palin and another musician, Ted Nugent.
Palin shared the photo of her group mocking Hillary Clinton, with Palin pointing at a White House portrait of the former first lady and Nugent giving a hand sign to indicate that Hillary was out.
Kid Rock meanwhile just stood in front of the portrait with his arms crossed.
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