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Rep. Kennedy denies drinking before accident
The Hill ^ | 5/4/06 | Jackie Kucinich

Posted on 05/04/2006 4:33:47 PM PDT by Jean S

Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I) will cooperate with a United States Capitol Police investigation into a traffic incident that occurred  early Thursday morning involving the lawmaker.
       
“I was involved in a traffic incident last night at First and C Street SE near the U.S. Capitol,” Kennedy said in his statement. “I consumed no alcohol prior to the incident.”
       
According to a source close to the Capitol Police, Kennedy crashed his vehicle into a security barrier shortly before 3 a.m.
       
Reports have indicated that Kennedy allegedly told officers who stopped to investigate the accident that he was late for a vote after stepping out from the badly damaged vehicle.
       
A spokeswoman for the Capitol Police could not be immediately reached for comment. But in a statement titled “Traffic Accident” on its website, Capitol Police stated, “The United States Capitol Police are investigating a traffic violation that occurred in the early morning hours on May 4, 2006 in the 100 Block of C Street, SE.”


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia; US: Rhode Island
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To: JeanS

Officers reported a strong smell of Scotch whiskey coming from the car, which Kennedy explained by saying that he'd given a lift to his Uncle Ted a few years ago and "I can't get that odor out." The report indicates that Kennedy may have been distracted by the lampshade over his head, and the gin and tonic he had just spilled in his lap.


61 posted on 05/04/2006 5:25:21 PM PDT by IronJack
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To: SteveMcKing
it is possible that his entire evening was recorded on video.

Anyone with any sense realizes that any derogatory videos appearing against the Kennedy's were doctored by Karl Rove and released.

Even videos lie about teh Kennedy Royal Family *Sarcasm*

62 posted on 05/04/2006 5:26:42 PM PDT by DakotaRed
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To: JeanS
I guess the good folks in RI will have to vote him out, just like the good folks in MA voted out his drunken, murdering, lying, womanizing, obese, traitorous uncle!!!!!...........................oh...nevermind.

FMCDH(BITS)

63 posted on 05/04/2006 5:29:18 PM PDT by nothingnew (I fear for my Republic due to marxist influence in our government. Open eyes/see)
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To: paul51
Paul they set up traps for us-the little guys.One of the signs of someone drinking is driving with no headlights on.You are suppose to call the police.
64 posted on 05/04/2006 5:29:22 PM PDT by fatima (And the beat goes on.)
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To: paul51

"Drop the charges and let me get back to work for the American people..."


65 posted on 05/04/2006 5:31:28 PM PDT by weegee ("Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays")
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To: Victoria Delsoul

"Celebrating a late St. Patrick's Day" ping.


66 posted on 05/04/2006 5:34:57 PM PDT by Alberta's Child (Can money pay for all the days I lived awake but half asleep?)
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To: SlothB77

This was at an intersection in back of the Cannon House Office Building and across the street from the RNC. I think there are security cameras all around. I'll bet there is a tape of the accident. It's a side street so probably no red light cameras.


67 posted on 05/04/2006 5:36:09 PM PDT by Dems_R_Losers
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To: idkfa

The other driver, who's handwriting is legible, decribes Kennedy pulling out in front of his car. He must have been drunk, and it was 10:00 -- in the morning!


68 posted on 05/04/2006 5:57:16 PM PDT by fullchroma
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To: Democratshavenobrains

They sure talked about the Bush twins enough.


69 posted on 05/04/2006 6:04:45 PM PDT by Bushiefan
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To: JeanS
Is the rumor true that he was driving an old Oldsmobile with water stained upholstery?
70 posted on 05/04/2006 6:05:01 PM PDT by HardStarboard (Hey, march some more - its helping get the wall built!)
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To: Bushiefan

God, their excuse-making is already in high gear. They truly would defend Jeffrey Dahmer if he hated Bush.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2264053


71 posted on 05/04/2006 6:42:16 PM PDT by Democratshavenobrains
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To: paul51

Capitol Police Chiefs barred the patrol units from doing so.


72 posted on 05/04/2006 6:43:32 PM PDT by RinaseaofDs
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To: JeanS
Reports have indicated that Kennedy allegedly told officers who stopped to investigate the accident that he was late for a vote after stepping out from the badly damaged vehicle.

I suppose they vote at 3 am right? Or was he one of the ones who was stopped from voting in 2000 and was finally getting his turn????

73 posted on 05/04/2006 6:44:41 PM PDT by ladyinred
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To: SteveMcKing

Very interesting. I'd bet any money that some how the video from that hour of the day ends up somehow becoming corrupted.

Did I just use a form of the word corrupt?


74 posted on 05/04/2006 6:45:30 PM PDT by RinaseaofDs
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To: TomGuy

"I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date. No time to spare, hello goodby, I'm late I'm late I'm late I'm late". Was there a blonde in the car?


75 posted on 05/04/2006 6:57:22 PM PDT by Dodgers fan
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To: Bushiefan

The Bush twins are beautiful girls whom Patrick and his dad wish they could boff.


76 posted on 05/04/2006 6:59:33 PM PDT by Dodgers fan
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To: headstamp

I thought I heard Levin say that there had been a prior incident two weeks ago involving the young lad.


77 posted on 05/04/2006 7:01:59 PM PDT by Dodgers fan
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To: spectre

Poor Joan! Can you imagine how that woman has suffered? They have probably put her into a snake pit where she cannot communicate with the outside world.


78 posted on 05/04/2006 7:03:39 PM PDT by Dodgers fan
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To: JeanS
Reports have indicated that Kennedy allegedly told officers who stopped to investigate the accident that he was late for a vote after stepping out from the badly damaged vehicle.



A milder form of father's Chappaquiddick's disappearance???
79 posted on 05/04/2006 7:34:20 PM PDT by danamco
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To: Dodgers fan

Yes,

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1621682/posts

Check out the writing on his accident report that he wrote.


80 posted on 05/04/2006 8:37:43 PM PDT by headstamp (Nothing lasts forever, Unless it does.)
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