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2010 U.S. H.R. - RI - Patrick Kennedy (incumbent) "Kennedys shaken as GOP eyes R.I. too" (Boston Herald 2/5/10)
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Kennedys shaken as GOP eyes R.I. too

Hillary ChabotBy Hillary Chabot
Friday, February 5, 2010

The Kennedy political dynasty is shaking in the aftershock of U.S. Sen. Scott Brown’s earth-shattering election, with a new poll showing U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy losing ground as he faces a well-financed GOP foe backed by Brown’s top strategists. (Emphasis added)

The WPRI-12 poll showed the Rhode Island Democrat with a 56 percent unfavorability rating in his district - a negative that grows to 62 percent statewide. (Emphasis added)

Only 35 percent of voters in Kennedy’s district said they would vote to re-elect him. Another 31 percent said they’d consider a different candidate and 28 percent said they would vote to replace him, according to the poll.

Republican John J. Loughlin II, a veteran state lawmaker, formally announced his campaign yesterday against Kennedy, saying the son of liberal icon Edward M. Kennedy is out of touch with Rhode Island voters as he seeks a ninth two-year term. (Emphasis added)

“We’ve got a congressman who’s not connecting with voters or the people. He’s pushing policies that are diametrically opposed with needs of people - to get the economy going and create jobs,” said Loughlin, of Tiverton. “We can’t afford it anymore.”

WPRI-12 pollster Joe Fleming said, “This is the best-financed challenger he’s faced since the first time he ran, and his favorability numbers are way down. “Congressman Kennedy could have a very competitive race.”

Loughlin, a 50-year-old National Guardsman, is hoping to ride the same wave that swept Brown to victory. He got a head start by hiring Eric Fehrnstrom and Peter Flaherty, two of Brown’s top consultants.

The National Republican Congressional Committee has already begun lining up behind Loughlin, who says he plans to spend at least $1 million in the race.

“Independents are running from the Democratic Party, and that benefits candidates across the northeast,” said Tory Mazzola, spokesman for the NRCC.

Other potential Kennedy challengers include Democratic State Rep. Jon D. Brien and even former Providence Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci.

A Kennedy spokeswoman declined comment, but Tim Grilo, chairman of Rhode Island’s Democratic Party, said he’s not worried.

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I am sure it doesn't help that every few years patrick ends up doing a stint in rehab



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rachel wrote:

I am sure it doesn't help that every few years patrick ends up doing a stint in rehab


The Kennedy dynasty is done.  The current generation has none of the skill, savvy or quite frankly, intelligence that John and Bobby had.

Truth is it died when JFK, Jr. died.  He actually did have a moral compass.  I remember an article he wrote in his magazine George berating his constantly in trouble cousins.  It was quite the read. 

I still have the last issue published of George.

 



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VotedHillary, gosh, how wonderful is that--last copy of George? I think if John Jr were alive today, he would have won anything he ran for, including the presidency. Bet he would have had Hillary as VP!

It seems like only a couple years ago that we were again struck by a Kennedy tradgedy.

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I would have rather had President Hillary with VP John-John. Or maybe he could have been her SOS and run for prez after she was finished.

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Jen the Michigander wrote:

I would have rather had President Hillary with VP John-John. Or maybe he could have been her SOS and run for prez after she was finished.

STAMP!!  He was certainly on his way to making an impact. The issue of George I read was quite impressive.

VH, wow, you have the last issue!! Save that in a nice ziplock with some moisture absorbers. That's gonna be a keepsake!

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On the story here, Patrick Kennedy has been foo-fooing Scott Brown's victory. He better focus on his own re-election!  It is looking quite shaky at present.



-- Edited by Sanders on Saturday 6th of February 2010 04:57:02 PM

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Not a fan of John John nor any Kennedy.  If John John were alive he would have backed Obama like his stupid sister.  I would never vote for a Kennedy.  I didn't hate John John just not sure he would have been that great of a President.
I am glad another Kennedy is losing his job especially Teddy's son.


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