Phillies Broadcaster John Kruk Addresses Running for President
The midterm elections are coming up, and Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster John Kruk is thinking about a career change. Possibly even getting into the race for President of the United States of America.Kruk shared some of those thoughts during Wednesday’s Phillies game. As closer Jhoan Duran entered the game, Kruk and his broadcast partner Tom McCarthy […] The post Phillies Broadcaster John Kruk…
Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster John Kruk joked about a potential presidential run, saying that people want him to take on the role. During Wednesday's game, Kruk and his broadcast partner Tom McCarthy used their phones for flashlights to give the impression of being "men of the people" and "leaders of the free world." Kruk added that it would likely only be a four-year term in the White House.
Although Kruk's comments were likely humorous and he doesn't have political aspirations, Phillies fans have shown consistent support for the duo, ranking the Phillies booth sixth in Awful Announcing's annual local broadcaster rankings. The team is currently in a tight race for the Wild Card slot, holding the second position with a 2.0 game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks, St. Louis Cardinals, and Miami Marlins.
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