Paul Finebaum , the longtime “Voice of the SEC,” is now contemplating a surprising shift. Finebaum is now shifting his bold, but often off-the-mark, opinions from sports media to politics. How? He is reportedly considering a Republican run for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, thanks to an opening left by Tommy Tuberville’s gubernatorial bid.
In a recent interview with Outkick, Finebaum said, “[It was] something I never thought about before.” But then he shared that after talking with influential folks in Washington who expressed interest in him getting involved, he’s taking the idea seriously. So what happens to his ESPN gig? The thing is, ESPN has a strict no-politics policy for its on-air talent.
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