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.
The Rhode Island Democrat's term ends early next year but he says in a television message viewed by The Associated Press on Thursday that his life is "taking a new direction" and he will not seek a ninth term. The video was provided to the AP by Kennedy's congressional office.
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Kennedy won't seek re-election, marking end of era
Kennedy won't seek re-election, marking end of era
hoppy;1289971 wrote: WAHOO!:wah:
:eek:
you didn't like the Kennedy's either?
:eek:
you didn't like the Kennedy's either?
Life is just to short for drama.
Kennedy won't seek re-election, marking end of era
Odie;1290029 wrote: 
you didn't like the Kennedy's either?
Couldn't stand the cocky S**'s.

you didn't like the Kennedy's either?
Couldn't stand the cocky S**'s.
Kennedy won't seek re-election, marking end of era
hoppy;1290036 wrote: Couldn't stand the cocky S**'s.
John wasn't cocky.
John wasn't cocky.
Life is just to short for drama.
Kennedy won't seek re-election, marking end of era
He's a Kennedy, he's a liberal and he's a 'crat. thats three strikes. He's OUT.:yh_rotfl