Patrick Kennedy won't seek reelection

Politico ^ | 2/11/10 | JOHN BRESNAHAN

[ricks_place]

Rhode Island Democratic Rep. Patrick Kennedy, the last member of his illustrious family currently serving in Congress, will announce on Friday that he is retiring, according to Democratic insiders.

Kennedy, 42, was first elected to Congress in 1994. He did a stint as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in the 1999-2000 cycle but has not served in the House Democratic leadership beyond that.

His congressional tenure was marked by repeated substance abuse problems, including a drunk-driving incident in 2006. He entered a rehab facility at that time and again in 2009.

Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.), the congressman's father, passed away last year. Democrats unexpectedly lost his seat last month to Republican Scott Brown.

[napscoordinator]

This might sound strange, but I wonder if he was pushed into politics and since his father passed away he is free to do what he wants.

[theDentist]

We got it all wrong folks... sorry...

Patrick Kennedy said he does not want to run again... he prefers to stagger into office, same as he always does.

Bill Clinton went to the hospital yesterday because the directions on his meds state very clearly that if his condition lasts for more than 4 hours, seek medical help immmediately.

[ecomcon]

More like Usher.

[08bil98z24]

Good! Don’t let the door hit you on the way out ...

[PhiKapMom]

I love Howie Carr. When we were in MA on an Industry assignment for the Air Force, he was my one really bright spot of the day. Faithfully listened to him.

[ScottinVA]

CAMELOT...?!

Actually, "FLAMEALOT!"

[LeonardFMason]

No reason to pretend to be straight now. This might turn out very poorly for him.

[NYer]

Catholic Ping
Please freepmail me if you want on/off this list

[trisham]

This is excellent news!

[NCBraveheart]

Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out

[martin_fierro]

Well, it is a shining city on a hill.

[GOPJ]

Thanks for the ping.

[nomad]

Yeah,they`ve been tooting it because it`s eating out their brains. Hey rats, “This is Obama, and this is your brain on Obama. Any questions?”

[navymom1]

And the hits just keep a coming

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

[Disciplinemisanthropy]

"My father instilled distilled in me a deep, amber commitment..."

[BigEdLB]

The curse is over....it is broken...

[free-n-TX]

Will the Kopechnes talk now?

[Grampa Dave]

Kennedy won't seek re-election, marking end of era By ANDREW MIGA and MICHELLE R. SMITH, Associated Press Writers Andrew Miga And Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Writers Fri Feb 12, 8:15 am ET

WASHINGTON – Rep. Patrick Kennedy's decision not to seek re-election will leave Washington without a Kennedy in political office for the first time in more than 60 years.

Great news for Americans. We will have zero Kennedy Criminals/Killers in DC in power.

[STARWISE]

OMG! You have snow ????
Such weird weather everywhere.