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How to Test Negative for Stupid

Name: How to Test Negative for Stupid
Author: Senator John Kennedy

by Senator John Kennedy

How to Test Negative for Stupid offers the Senator’s tongue-in-cheek guidebook through Washington.

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AMAC Book Club January 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Bohemia, NY (1/1/2026) — The Association of Mature American Citizens is pleased to announce the AMAC Book Club’s January Book of the Month: How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will by U.S. Senator John Kennedy.

Known for its sharp wit and plain-spoken political commentary, the book offers a humorous, behind-the-scenes look at Washington culture—blending observations, stories from public service, and memorable one-liners from “America’s most quotable Senator.”

“AMAC members love books that spark conversation,” said AMAC CEO Rebecca Weber. “This pick is timely, funny, and sure to lead to a lively discussion about government, leadership, and common sense.”

AMAC Book Club members can look forward to themed discussion prompts and a dedicated conversation thread throughout January.

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About the author

Senator John Kennedy

John Kennedy is an American attorney and Republican politician serving as the U.S. Senator from Louisiana since 2017. Before his election to the Senate, he was Louisiana’s State Treasurer for five terms and held posts including Secretary of the Department of Revenue and special counsel to Governor Buddy Roemer, reflecting decades of public service. Known for his conservative principles and distinctive Southern style, Kennedy focuses on fiscal responsibility, national security, and supporting Louisiana’s economy. A graduate of Vanderbilt, the University of Virginia School of Law, and Oxford, he lives in Madisonville with his wife, Becky, and their son.

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