GOP Senator blasts political weaponization of government and ‘payback’ that Democrats are anticipating Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., condemns former President Joe Biden and Susan Rice for targeting political opposition. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A former top official in the Biden and Obama administrations recently caused a stir after she appeared to vow political retribution against companies once Democrats regain control in Congress and the White House. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La.,