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Patrick Kennedy won't seek reelection
Politico ^ | 2/11/10 | JOHN BRESNAHAN

Posted on 02/11/2010 7:37:56 PM PST by 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.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Rhode Island
KEYWORDS: 111th; dummy; goodbyecamelot; kennedyfamily; patrickkennedy; ri2010
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

There are two Udalls though: same thing.


61 posted on 02/11/2010 8:27:45 PM PST by Theodore R. (...)
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To: ricks_place

Trees, fire hydrants, and pedestrians are gonna be safer, soon.

Another “Drunk Kennedy” (why not create a band of that name - the “Drunk Kennedys”?) is off the streets of America.

Took too damned long to get rid of that cursed family - most of whom were a plague on the body politique.

To the good Kennedys, sorry for the fu*k-ups in your family who wrecked it. They made a mess for everyone.


62 posted on 02/11/2010 8:27:46 PM PST by ToTheMax
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To: ricks_place

Don’t let the door hit you in the a** on the way out !


63 posted on 02/11/2010 8:29:11 PM PST by onona (dbada)
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To: ricks_place

Patrick Kennedy (D-RInker)


64 posted on 02/11/2010 8:30:36 PM PST by Lilpug15 (The Forgotten Man: He works, he votes and he generally prays - but He Always Pays": Sumner)
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To: ricks_place

It’s kind of a shame. Patches was an easy political target - probably much more so than whoever the Dems come up with to replace him.


65 posted on 02/11/2010 8:31:03 PM PST by Interesting Times (For the truth about "swift boating" see ToSetTheRecordStraight.com)
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To: ricks_place

Now who will Howie Carr make fun of, Patches was the best for humor.


66 posted on 02/11/2010 8:31:40 PM PST by LukeL (Yasser Arafat: "I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize")
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To: ricks_place

Ha ha ha


67 posted on 02/11/2010 8:32:14 PM PST by CPT Clay (Pick up your weapon and follow me.)
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To: ricks_place

ROFLOL!!! Guess his attack on Scott Brown backfired!


68 posted on 02/11/2010 8:32:44 PM PST by PhiKapMom (Mary Fallin - OK Gov/Rick Perry - TX Gov/Coburn/Rubio - Senate 2010 !)
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To: ricks_place

Illustrious family? Are they joking?


69 posted on 02/11/2010 8:33:03 PM PST by Chickensoup (We have the government we deserve. Is our government our traitor?)
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To: Thrownatbirth
It is already on youtube.
70 posted on 02/11/2010 8:33:09 PM PST by MamaB (If you see someone without a smile, give them yours.)
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To: ricks_place

Ah!

They must have read the Swimmers will!

Patches now realizes that he will not have to work one day for real wages for any day of his life from birth to death.

He decided, “Why continue to put up with the sham that I ever gave a rats ass for the people of Rhode Island”

“Oh, pool boy, bring over more champagne here for my ho!”


71 posted on 02/11/2010 8:33:43 PM PST by Noob1999 (LOOSE LIPS, SINK SHIPS)
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To: GeronL
Camelot turned out to be a blow up doll.

"It's only a model."


72 posted on 02/11/2010 8:33:52 PM PST by The_Victor (If all I want is a warm feeling, I should just wet my pants.)
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To: The_Victor

He’s got the brains to lead the Empire!


73 posted on 02/11/2010 8:36:18 PM PST by GeronL (Dignity is earned from yourself. Respect is earned from others.)
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To: ricks_place

It just keeps getting better and better.


74 posted on 02/11/2010 8:37:21 PM PST by hattend (The era of John McCain is over, the era of Ronald Reagan is back! Go Sarah Go!)
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To: ricks_place
From Examiner.com:

A February 2010 poll commissioned by WPRI TV 12 in Providence indicated Kennedy's support was weak entering his expected re-election campaign. The poll indicated that 56% of 1st District voters viewed him unfavorably and only 35% said they would vote to re-elect Kennedy.

75 posted on 02/11/2010 8:38:14 PM PST by BAW (I'm right.)
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To: ricks_place

CNN Candy Crowley reporting it like he just croaked.


76 posted on 02/11/2010 8:38:35 PM PST by topfile
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To: PhiKapMom; ohioWfan; RaceBannon; nutmeg

I think Patches must have read the TEA (Party) leaves and decided to avoid rejection....LOL


77 posted on 02/11/2010 8:41:00 PM PST by JulieRNR21 (Annoy the DemocRats.......Write "I miss W" on the palm of your hand!)
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To: ricks_place

The Dems are no longer READING the POLLS. They’re being IMPALED ON THEM.

To borrow a phrase from the late, great Jackie Gleason: “How SWEET IT IS!”

A few more of these and they’ll have to put Pelosi on a suicide watch. Might I suggest Stevie Wonder?

:-))


78 posted on 02/11/2010 8:45:49 PM PST by Dick Bachert (THE 2010 ELECTIONS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT IN OUR LIFETIMES! BE THERE!!!)
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To: JulieRNR21

Camelrot is no more!!!


79 posted on 02/11/2010 8:46:01 PM PST by samkatz
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To: dr_who

“How many are there left in office now, anyway?”

Just Patrick. When he’s out there will be none.


80 posted on 02/11/2010 8:47:14 PM PST by Fantasywriter
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