Posted on 05/20/2009 8:36:13 PM PDT by bruinbirdman
Christopher Kennedy, a son of the late Robert F Kennedy is considering a run for the US Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama, the latest member of his family dynasty to take a stab at politics.
A spokeswoman for the Chicago businessman, Christopher Kennedy, said on Wednesday that Mr Kennedy was "seriously considering" a run but would not say when he would announce his decision.
Mr Kennedy's father was a US senator when he was assassinated while campaigning for the presidency in 1968. He is a nephew of the late President John F Kennedy and current US Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts. His cousin, Caroline Kennedy, earlier this year dropped a bid to be appointed to the New York Senate seat once held by the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.
Mr Obama's former seat is now held by Senator Roland Burris, who was appointed by the ousted former Illinois governor, Rod Blagojevich.
If Mr Kennedy enters the race, he will be part of what is shaping up to be a crowded Democratic primary election for Mr Burris's seat. The state treasurer, Alexi Giannoulias, already is raising money and the Republican, Jan Schakowsky is considering a run, too.
The seat has been in the spotlight since Blagojevich appointed Mr Burris to it after the then-governor's arrest on federal corruption charges. Mr Burris has been under investigation by the US Senate Ethics Committee and the Sangamon County state's attorney for changing his story about the circumstances of his appointment.
He has not said whether he will seek re-election.
At 45, Christopher Kennedy is a prominent member of Chicago's business community. He is president of Merchandise Mart Properties Inc which manages real estate around the country, including Chicago's Merchandise Mart, a sprawling complex at the heart of the
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A few elections away? I think it’s already here: Obama-Biden.
Please, no. Wasn’t the debacle of Blago enough?
You are almost right (but I didn't receive my free beer and snacks...)
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