It might be just a bit too late for Phil Kessel to drum up support in this election season. As we reach Election Day madness, the Pittsburgh Penguins forward has thrown his hat in the ring for a chance at the Oval Office.
Phil Kessel is the presidential candidate this election needs
Don’t be surprised if there’s a lot of write-ins from Pittsburgh.
Get out and vote tm you don't want the wrong person elected! #pk2017 pic.twitter.com/XV4R1LyJYJ
— Phil Kessel (@PKessel81) November 8, 2016
Despite being ineligible for the presidency by six years, Kessel has clearly has the support of his teammates with these amazing campaign shirts.
The shirt says it all. VOTE NOW. pic.twitter.com/ewYdRl2as1
— Daily Phil Kessel (@DailyKessel) November 7, 2016
The slogan, mind you, is his often-quoted Twitter bio. And he’s got some pretty great stances, like this famous burn on USA hockey.
His only detractor? His head coach, Mike Sullivan!
Mike Sullivan on Phil Kessel's presidential hopes: pic.twitter.com/dWZqCahyAm
— Sam Werner (@SWernerPG) November 8, 2016
Maybe in six years, Phil. That’ll give you time to hammer out a foreign policy stance.
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