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Rep. Kennedy Crashes Car Near Capitol
NewsMax ^
| 5 May 2006
Posted on 05/04/2006 4:48:15 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher
Rep. Patrick Kennedy crashed his car near the Capitol early Thursday, and a police official said he appeared intoxicated. Kennedy said he had had no alcohol before the accident.
Kennedy, D-R.I., addressed the issue after a spate of news reports.
"I was involved in a traffic accident last night at First and C Street SE near the U.S. Capitol," Kennedy said in a written statement released by his office. "I consumed no alcohol prior to the incident. I will fully cooperate with the Capitol Police in whatever investigation they choose to undertake."
Kennedy appeared to be intoxicated when he crashed his car into a barrier on Capitol Hill early Thursday morning, said Louis P. Cannon, president of the Washington chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Cannon, who was not there, said the officers involved in the accident were instructed by an official "above the rank of patrolman" to take Kennedy home. No sobriety tests were conducted at the scene.
A letter written by a Capitol Police officer to Acting Chief Christopher McGaffin said Kennedy appeared to be staggering when he left the vehicle after the crash about 3 a.m. The letter was first reported by Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newspaper.
Kennedy said he was late for a vote, officer Greg Baird said in the letter to McGaffin. Baird is acting chairman of the Capitol Hill chapter of the FOP police union. The last vote of the night had occurred almost six hours earlier.
Kennedy, the son of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., and his staff declined to discuss any further details of the accident. The congressman took part in House votes Thursday.
Capitol Police did not immediately return phone calls for comment. They issued a one-line statement saying they were investigating a traffic violation that occurred early in the morning at that location. Baird wrote McGaffin that two sergeants who responded to the accident conferred with the watch commander and were ordered to leave the scene.
He said that after the officers left, Capitol Police officials gave Kennedy a ride home.
Kennedy spent time at a drug rehabilitation clinic before he went to Providence College. He has been open about mental health issues, including being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia; US: Rhode Island
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Like father, like son!
To: Aussie Dasher
And Mom
Alcoholism is a family disease...
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:50:36 PM PDT
by
misterrob
(Death once came calling for Jack Bauer. Death went home to mommy with a wedgie and no lunch money)
To: Aussie Dasher
The fruit doesn't fall far from the bridge . . .
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:51:59 PM PDT
by
laconic
To: Aussie Dasher
At least he wasn't near a body of water!
4
posted on
05/04/2006 4:52:16 PM PDT
by
Boogieman
To: Aussie Dasher
The report is that an officer witnessed the incident. He was weaving and smashing into stuff. After the accident the officer wasn't allowed to test him for sobriety and he was whisked away by superiors of the officers. The damage control crew are out there calling it an unfortunate incident. They're trying to make it sound like he is a dedicate Representative who was just trying to get to a House Vote (at 2:45 AM). All swill slop for the Kennedy Klan Kult (KKK).
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:52:38 PM PDT
by
putupjob
To: Aussie Dasher
Wasn't there a rock group called "The Drunk Kennedys"?
6
posted on
05/04/2006 4:53:20 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(O beautiful for patriot dream - that sees beyond the years)
To: Aussie Dasher
I wasn't drunk, the f*&kn barrier was drunk.
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:53:55 PM PDT
by
Frank_N_Sense
(Vincente Fox, Al Sharpton and Jaques Chirac's DNA stains are on Hillary's blue dress.)
To: BenLurkin
I think it actually was "The Dead Kennedys", but your suggestion should be taken up immediately!
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:54:32 PM PDT
by
Aussie Dasher
(The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
To: Aussie Dasher
Cannon, who was not there, said the officers involved in the accident were instructed by an official "above the rank of patrolman" to take Kennedy home. There are laws for most of us and there are the rules for the Kennedys. Rumor has it the latter are somewhat less strict.
9
posted on
05/04/2006 4:54:43 PM PDT
by
VadeRetro
(Faster than a speeding building; able to leap tall bullets at a single bound!)
To: BenLurkin
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:54:49 PM PDT
by
misterrob
(Death once came calling for Jack Bauer. Death went home to mommy with a wedgie and no lunch money)
To: Aussie Dasher
I wonder if there is any video of the incident. I would love to see that.
To: putupjob
One law for us....NONE for the Kennedy's.....Disusting.
12
posted on
05/04/2006 4:56:12 PM PDT
by
Ann Archy
(Abortion: The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience. T)
To: Aussie Dasher
A Kennedy sober at 2:45 am. Come on, who is going to believe that. :)
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:56:36 PM PDT
by
USNBandit
(sarcasm engaged at all times)
To: putupjob
"They're trying to make it sound like he is a dedicate Representative who was just trying to get to a House Vote (at 2:45 AM)."
I read elsewhere that Congresspeople cannot be arrested coming or going to congress. It is an immunity. Old days enemies were detained before votes by trickery.
The suggestion was that Kennedy made up this claim not for a cover story why he was out late, but to invoke a right from arrest.
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:56:36 PM PDT
by
Shermy
To: Aussie Dasher
Kennedy said he was late for a vote, officer Greg Baird said in the letter to McGaffin. Baird is acting chairman of the Capitol Hill chapter of the FOP police union. The last vote of the night had occurred almost six hours earlier. Hey, he's a Kennedy! They woulda had a vote just for him!
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:56:59 PM PDT
by
EternalVigilance
(George Allen's conservatism is as ephemeral as his virtual fence.)
To: Aussie Dasher
(No sobriety tests were conducted at the scene.)
Who said nobody's above the law? Apparently the Kennedys don't have to deal with the same laws as other Americans. Disgraceful and as far as I'm concerned, unacceptable. As citizens we should not accept this. We need to hold these police officers accountable.
To: VadeRetro
Rumor has it the latter are somewhat less strict Ya think!?
*guffaw*
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:58:04 PM PDT
by
EternalVigilance
(George Allen's conservatism is as ephemeral as his virtual fence.)
To: VadeRetro
The are separate rules for the McNinnys and Sandy Burglars of the world too. The Capitol police sure have their hands full with our scofflaw "lawmakers" these days, don't they?
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:58:09 PM PDT
by
Cecily
To: Shermy
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:59:03 PM PDT
by
putupjob
To: winner3000
From the US constitution:
"Sec. 6. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony, and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House they shall not be questioned in any other Place."
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:59:23 PM PDT
by
Shermy
To: winner3000
Agreed. History must not be allowed to repeat itself!
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posted on
05/04/2006 4:59:36 PM PDT
by
Aussie Dasher
(The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
To: Aussie Dasher
In other breaking news ...
DOG BITES MAN!
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:00:16 PM PDT
by
headsonpikes
(Genocide is the highest sacrament of socialism.)
To: laconic
Lol....I'm stealing that one.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:00:22 PM PDT
by
tcostell
To: laconic
The fruit doesn't fall far from the bridge . . . The rum bottle doesn't fall far from the tree.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:02:14 PM PDT
by
ElkGroveDan
(California bashers will be called out)
To: Aussie Dasher
WABC radio news began the story with this comment.
A rising star in congress.............
DISGUSTING PANDERING TO THE KENNEDY FAMILY
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:02:30 PM PDT
by
OldFriend
(I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
To: Aussie Dasher
This just in. Patrick Kennedy is being traded to Wisconsin for Representitive Tammy Baldwin, so instead of seeing Kennedy D-RI, we will see Kennedy, D-WI.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:02:52 PM PDT
by
KarlInOhio
(Contrary to those who say that United 93 was released too soon, I fear it was shown far too late.)
To: Aussie Dasher
A letter written by a top union official complained that Kennedy received special treatment, creating the appearance of special favor for someone who is perceived to be privileged and powerful, reports CBS News correspondent Gloria Borger.
CBS News Link
To: Aussie Dasher
.....I'm just loving this...
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:03:58 PM PDT
by
mystery-ak
(Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
To: Aussie Dasher
"Do we operate under a system of equal justice under law? Or is there one system for the
average citizen and another for the high and mighty? " -- Senator Ted Kennedy, 1973
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:04:35 PM PDT
by
infidel29
("We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." --Benjamin Franklin)
To: OldFriend
A rising star in congress.............ROFLMAO.
Now, if they had said "Gephardt's Butt Boy" I might have agreed.
Patches fate left with Gephardt.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:05:26 PM PDT
by
Howlin
To: OldFriend
BTW, this fool thought he was going to be Speaker of the House if Gephardt won!
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:05:59 PM PDT
by
Howlin
To: laconic
The fruit doesn't fall far from the bridge . . .
The olive doesn't fall far from the martini glass...
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:07:05 PM PDT
by
itsamelman
(“Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh.” -- Al Swearengen)
To: Aussie Dasher
No sobriety tests were conducted at the scene.
Well call me surprised!
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:07:32 PM PDT
by
Hot Tabasco
(My grandparents would be appalled at the number of idiots who consider themselves Americans....)
To: VadeRetro
There are no rules for the Kennedy's. Since they have elevated themselves to American Royalty, they may do as they please and we are supposed to accept it.
The Kennedy spin machine stepped in a lot faster on this one than they did for uncle Teddy.
To: putupjob
He told officers he was on his way to a vote, yet the officers took him home instead. This has to mean that the officers knew he was either confused or drunk. If he was confused, it would be reasonable to assume they would take him to a hospital instead of his house. This leaves only one conclusion.....
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:08:41 PM PDT
by
KurtZ
To: Howlin
WABC radio news is absolutely shameless.
Ann Compton does White House news every day and I usually try to turn the radio off when I hear her name.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:09:37 PM PDT
by
OldFriend
(I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
To: Aussie Dasher
as I said on the other thread, check the trunk for a body.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:10:36 PM PDT
by
isom35
To: Howlin
Crusing in the capitol with his lights out.......looking for drugs, girls, boys?
38
posted on
05/04/2006 5:10:59 PM PDT
by
OldFriend
(I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
To: Aussie Dasher
"Kennedy said he was late for a vote, officer Greg Baird said in the letter to McGaffin. Baird is acting chairman of the Capitol Hill chapter of the FOP police union.
The last vote of the night had occurred almost six hours earlier." You guys are just too cynical..
You know the guy must have been trying to get to the House at 3:00AM so he could be early for the morning votes!
/s
To: Shermy
The suggestion was that Kennedy made up this claim not for a cover story why he was out late, but to invoke a right from arrest.
And he should be disciplined by the House for wrongfully and dishonestly invoking it.
40
posted on
05/04/2006 5:12:22 PM PDT
by
Beelzebubba
(Your FRiendly FReeper Patent Attorney)
To: Ann Archy
The kennedys have such a close relationship with alcohol...from old joe on down.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:13:47 PM PDT
by
bannie
(The government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul.)
To: Aussie Dasher
Representative Kennedy, just wait till the
National Enquirer hounds you for months on end.
To: OldFriend
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:15:01 PM PDT
by
Howlin
To: Aussie Dasher
I wonder how many of our esteemed congress-critters are lushes and/or abusers of other substances. There are 535 of them (senate/house combined). Some percentage must imbibe like fish and/or partake of stuff they pass laws to keep the rest of us from doing.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:17:39 PM PDT
by
Wolfstar
(So tired of the straight line, and everywhere you turn, There's vultures and thieves at your back...)
To: DakotaRed
The kennedy Spin Machine has had a great deal of practice! I imagine that they have weekly cover-up drills to make sure that they stay in shape.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:17:53 PM PDT
by
bannie
(The government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul.)
To: Ann Archy
One law for us....NONE for the Kennedy's.....Disusting.I don't like it either. Congress thinks they are the protected class, I guess.
To: Shermy
"Sec. 6. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony, and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House they shall not be questioned in any other Place." This makes me think his comment about being late for a vote was part of his Kennedy training.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:21:07 PM PDT
by
Niteranger68
("Only 4 out of 3 Democrats actually vote.")
To: Beelzebubba
"And he should be disciplined by the House for wrongfully and dishonestly invoking it."
Probably. but he has recently come out about his bipolar condition so my prediction - he'll turn it into a mental health causation everyone will wish it go away.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:26:56 PM PDT
by
Shermy
To: Aussie Dasher
The Kennedy Culture of Intoxication rears it's ugly head again.
To: putupjob
"After the accident the officer wasn't allowed to test him for sobriety and he was whisked away by superiors of the officers."In my state, Washington, if you refuse the sobriety test, your drivers license is automatically revoked.
I don't know how you would handle corrupt officers though, who make sure you don't take the test.
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posted on
05/04/2006 5:29:15 PM PDT
by
Spunky
("Everyone has a freedom of choice, but not of consequences.")
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