Posted by
Defend America on Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:44:22 PM
Patrick Kennedy won't seek reelection
By
JOHN BRESNAHAN |
2/11/10 10:39 PM EST
Rhode Island Democratic Rep. Patrick Kennedy, the last member of his
legendary 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.
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