R.I. Democrats back Rep. Kennedy's re-election

MSNBC ^ | 05/09/06 | Not Provided

[Eagle of Liberty]

his second stay in less than five months

his second car crash in three weeks.

Why isn't this man in jail? Just one more piece of proof that all men may be created equal, but all men are NOT treated as equal . Status supercedes proper legal consequences. Democrats have succeeded in destroying the rule of law. Doesn't matter what laws are made if you are going to live your life ignoring them.

[originalbuckeye]

'The rules are - and always have been - different for the Kennedy family'.


The rules are - and always have been - different for the Democrats.

[PurpleMan]

Rhode Island's 1st District was ably represented by Ron Machtley (Republican, 1970 Naval Academy Grad) from 89-95. At a quick glance, he voted with Republicans more than 80% of the time.

He left Congress thinking he could successfully run for governor.

He didn't and "Patches" took his seat.

[Dahoser]

Same goes on here in the People's Republic of New York. Chucky Cheese Schumer essentially ran unopposed in 2004. I know how infuriating it is when the stupid party doesn't even try.

What I'd like to see if there is no opposition is people not voting for that office at all. Something that says we won't take more of the same. The last election I voted in had the corrupt and more RINO everyday Joe Bruno unopposed for state senate. Not that I would have voted for a RAT, but with no one else, not a conservative, independent, whig, bull moose to even cast a protest vote, I simply didn't vote in that race. Somewhere in my idealistic mind is the thought that when a candidate's total number of votes is less (and hopefully far less) than the total number of votes cast, someone might notice. I'd like to see the RAT voters do the same in RI.

[Biblebelter]

The Democrat Party is about lying and deceit. Let's put this way Patrick Kennedy just passed another test last week to prove that when it comes to lying and deceit, the Kennedys have few equals.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

Talk about your "Culture of Corruption!"

[Eagle of Liberty]

Patrick doesn't run unopposed, but it's always some schlub nobody heard of sticking his hand in his own pocket with NO support from the party. No TV, no radio, I think I got a mimeographed flyer once. Guess how that turns out?

What if you guys got the word out and did some sort of internet grassroots effort to raise money? You could place that money into a PAC. Didn't Howard Dean brag about how he was able to raise millions over the internet?

[stylin19a]

right...I forgot the sarcasm tag....

[prion]

What if you guys got the word out and did some sort of internet grassroots effort to raise money? You could place that money into a PAC. Didn't Howard Dean brag about how he was able to raise millions over the internet?

I certainly expect the race to kick up a notch as a result of Patrick's antics, including fundraising. There is at least one guy stepping in on the GOP side, though he hasn't announced yet.

So far this year, RI Republicans have been spending their energies having food fights over the Senate race. Lincoln Chafee, the INOiest RINO in the Senate, is facing opposition in the primaries, and the GOP has (inexcusably) run attack ads on his Republican challenger. So little capital to spend here, and they choose to weewee it away on internecine fights propping up dreadful candidates.

The Stupid Party, indeed.

[raccoonradio]

Typical Patches voter: Mr. Peter Griffin of Quahog, RI

[yankeedame]

"...he is seeking rehabilitation treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester,

Seeking treatment, or in treatment?

[concrete is my business]

It is certainly bad enough that he would drive in that condition but why is no one interested in how often he VOTED while under the influence?

[TheClintons-STILLAnti-American]

“We treat physical illness and mental health very different in this country,” U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin said.

Must be a typo. SHOULD read: "We treat Republicans and Democrats very different in this country."

[TheClintons-STILLAnti-American]

"The Democrat Party is about lying and deceit. Let's put this way Patrick Kennedy just passed another test last week to prove that when it comes to lying and deceit, the Kennedys have few equals."

Too bad for his political career Patrick didn't run over and kill someone. He'd be certain of job security for life.