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The GOP front office should draft Peyton Manning for Lamar Alexander’s seat

By Philip Wegmann
Published December 17, 2018 8:09pm ET
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The GOP front office should draft Peyton Manning for Lamar Alexander’s seat
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against the Oakland Raiders in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. | (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Republicans must find a replacement for Sen. Lamar Alexander, the Tennessean who announced he will retire at the end of 2020. They should start by considering a certain six-foot-five, 230-pound quarterback with a laser, rocket arm.

It is time the GOP front office finally drafts Peyton Manning for higher office. He could be the perfect candidate.

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