How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will by Senator John Kennedy Is Hilarious!
- Book Nerd
- Jun 10
- 3 min read
John Kennedy has served as U.S. senator from Louisiana since 2017 and is hailed as "America's most quotable senator" due to his perceptive insights and hilarious commentary on Washington politics.
In How to Test Negative for Stupid, Kennedy traces his rise to US Senator with funny anecdotes about his life experiences that ultimately reveal his heart for the people he serves.
Nearly every page includes a quip that will make the reader laugh out loud!
John Kennedy Sounds "Homespun," but He Is Well-Educated and Highly Intelligent
Prior to his political career, Kennedy completed his education at Vanderbilt University, the University of Virginia, and Oxford University. He gained experience in state government and politics and also taught at a law school before becoming a U.S. senator. Despite his folksy way of speaking, he is a well-educated and articulate communicator whose message connects with everyday people.
His candor endears him to some people while infuriating others, but he continues to say the quiet parts out loud in Washington and refuses to sugar coat the truth. He is not politically correct, and he's proud of it.
His goal for the book is to help readers know him better, share insights on Washington politics, and encourage others to speak out, even when it makes people mad.
How to Test Negative for Stupid Is Filled with Epic One-Liners
Readers will laugh from cover to cover, sometimes loudly and from the belly. The book is THAT funny. If you find political non-fiction to be dry, you'll change your mind after reading How to Test Negative for Stupid.
Here's just a sample of what you'll find:
Always be yourself...unless you suck.
If you trust government, you obviously failed history class.
Always follow your heart...but take your brain with you.
I have the right to remain silent but not the ability.
Kennedy describes Biden's policies as exquisitely dumb, clearly designed to compete in the Woke Olympics before mentioning the only Americans they appealed to were those with degrees in online activism (and perhaps a minor in puberty blockers) and those who drink coffee that takes ten or more words to order. He goes on to explain how out-of-touch Biden was with most Americans by commenting, When moms and dads lie down to sleep at night and can't, I can assure you they're not worrying about whether boys can breastfeed.
Kennedy doesn't unload only on Democrats, but he takes friendly (but honest) shots at his Republican colleagues. For example, he often disagrees with senator Lindsey Graham on foreign policy. Kennedy quips, If you want to stump Lindsey, just ask him to name a country he wouldn't bomb. He also shares accounts of issues that put him at odds with President Trump.
How to Test Negative for Stupid Includes a "Speed Round"
After sharing his thoughts on a variety of topics throughout the book, Kennedy uses the final chapter to address key points that didn't get their own chapters:
Immigration (A few even try to paint supporters of legal immigration who oppose illegal immigration as racists or bigots. That's nonsense. It' a cynical way to shut people up by accusing them of something awful they didn't do.)
The Media (I think the news isn't the news anymore--it's propaganda.)
Crime
China
Transgender Americans and Women's Sports
Race (To a bear, we all taste like chicken. Souls don't have a color. Equity is socialism in a tuxedo.)
Readers will cheer internally when they read one truth bomb after another included in this chapter.
While watching the news might anger you, this book releases the pressure valve by applying heavy doses of humor to serious issues. Each page flows naturally from story to story, like you're having a conversation with the senator.
How to Test Negative for Stupid Is Both Insightful and Entertaining
While some political non-fiction drips with vitriol, How to Test Negative for Stupid demonstrates that it's possible to ask tough questions, share straight answers, and apply common sense to situations without being unkind.
Kennedy attests that he doesn't hate anyone, though he admits to having a low tolerance for morons. He uses his voice to speak the truth plainly without diplomatic jargon, he is motivated by a desire to fix things that need it, and he considers it an honor to serve the American people. Americans value straightforward communication, making this book both refreshing and engaging.
The book is a quick read, delightfully funny from start to finish, and will renew your appreciation for this unique Louisiana native whom we are blessed to have in Congress.
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