Posted on 08/31/2009 7:37:24 PM PDT by Steelfish
Another Sen. Kennedy in Massachusetts?
Speculation grows about former congressman Joseph Kennedy II
Aug 31, 2009
WASHINGTON - Another Kennedy just might occupy the Kennedy seat in the Senate.
Amid the emotional public outpouring over the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy, talk of a successor has focused on his widow, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, and his nephew, Joseph Kennedy II, the 56-year-old former congressman who could return to politics after a decade's absence.
"Even though he's emotionally drained right now, he can't help but be moved by the enormous flood of affection and respect from all over the country," said veteran Democratic strategist Dan Payne. "He wouldn't be human and he wouldn't be a Kennedy if he didn't give serious consideration to running for what is known as the 'Kennedy seat' in Massachusetts."
Kennedy would be an early favorite if he decides to run, likely discouraging other Democrats who might be reluctant to oppose a Kennedy so close to the senator's death. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick on Monday set a date of Jan. 19 for a special election to fill Kennedy's seat. The primary will be Dec. 8.
There have been few clues about Kennedy's plans and he has declined comment through his spokesman, Brian O'Connor. Kennedy family sources have indicated that Victoria Kennedy is not interested in running.
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“Even though he’s emotionally drained right now, he can’t help but be moved by the enormous flood of affection and respect from all over the country,” said veteran Democratic strategist Dan Payne. “He wouldn’t be human and he wouldn’t be a Kennedy if he didn’t give serious consideration to running for what is known as the ‘Kennedy seat’ in Massachusetts.”
That alone is enough to make me throw up everything I have eaten for days. He’s emotionally drained right now. Oh, please! Since when does a Kennedy ever give a rat’s patootie about anything but himself?
I think Michael Skakel would be a good substitute for Ted. After all he killed a girl and almost got away with it.
Kennedy spokesperson said they will cross that bridge when the time comes.
LOL
I thought Massachusetts had some kind of law that says that the crown goes to the king’s first born male child.
Massachusetts has been sending idiots to Washington for decades. No reason to think that will change now that Uncle Teddy is gone.
On the other hand, the old lech was effective, which can’t be said for the now-senior senator.
I know one vote he won’t be getting.
Good for you. Try making it 50.1% of the vote
Funny how everyone takes for granted that this is the ‘Kennedy seat’. I thought we got to elect people?
I don't have to even know what an issue is, much less study up on it, all I have to know is what Kennedy's position is. If for it, I am against it. If against it, I am for it.
Saves lots of troublesome reading for me (and John Conyers).
When he was in Congress Howie Carr called him the “Wizard of Uhhs” and used to hold contests on his radio show. He would play a 30-second clip of a JK speech and you would have to guess how many times he said uhh. It was pretty funny.
That quote really got me. Notice that it is about him and not her - another selfish Kennedy porkface.
What, nobody wants to bring Patches home from Rhode Island?
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