Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, announced he is running for Burris' Senate seat.
Posted on 06/12/2009 5:59:36 AM PDT by outpostinmass2
WASHINGTON—Rep. Patrick Kennedy, who has struggled with depression, alcoholism and addiction for much of his life, said Friday that he has checked into a medical facility for treatment.
Discuss COMMENTS (17) The Rhode Island Democrat said in a statement that his recovery is a "lifelong process" and that he will do whatever it takes to preserve his health.
"I have decided to temporarily step away from my normal routine to ensure that I am being as vigilant as possible in my recovery," Kennedy said. He did not disclose where he was being treated.
Kennedy, who has wrestled with alcoholism, bipolar disorder, an addiction to prescription drugs and bouts of binge drinking, has often spoken publicly about his recovery and the importance of removing any stigma associated with mental illnesses. He has been a leading voice in Congress on mental health issues.
"I hope that in some small way my decision to be proactive and public in my efforts to remain healthy can help remove the stigma that has served as a barrier for many Americans reluctant to get the help they needed," he said.
Kennedy's office declined to offer any details about the congressman's health or what prompted him to seek treatment. He sought the treatment in the last few days, his office said.
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Typical Kennedy.
Good luck to him.
Send a card...
Isn’t he the guy coming to Illinois wanting to run for Senate??
As a Kennedy you don’t just check in without there being a story behind it. Probably got caught whacked out with his pants down in the ladies room and decided to “check himself in”.
Who knows, maybe some poor woman is lying dead in a trunk somewhere.
Well, at least he didn’t say he’s saddened by his actions, or “that’s not the Kennedy I knew.”
AlKennedyIsm?
“I hope that in some small way my decision to be proactive and public in my efforts to remain healthy can help remove the stigma that has served as a barrier for many Americans reluctant to get the help they needed,” he said.
Why is it that whenever anything happens to a “celebrity,” they always want to be an example for “the rest of us” - you know, “the little people”?
Truly amazing. The whole family i sa pathetic mess and yet they want to run our lives.
But, he has no place in the US House of Representatives. His constituents deserve better. If his last name wasn't Kennedy, he would have never been elected, much less re-elected.
No medical rationing for Kennedys, ever;
even as they remove medical care of all others.
Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, announced he is running for Burris' Senate seat.
Personally, I wish him well in his battle. Unfortunately, it does the people of Rhode Island a major disservice to have elected a representative who is still in the process of recovery and unable to devote his full time to their needs.
JFK looks more and more like a moderate Republican compared to the outright socialist in the klan today.
I’s add one thing to that “The dummb one.”
He never gave full time to his job, Now he is just saying he will devote even less time to it.
Thanks!! What kind of Drugs is HE ON??
Somewhere a horse is missing its teeth.
"Early morning" was about 2 A.M., and he nearly ran over a security guard outside of the Capitol. (he was so loaded, he said he was rushing to get there to vote on a bill - at 2 A.M.!) Of course, being a Kennedy and a Democrat, little was made of this incident in the MSM, and he was allowed to resume his duties in the House within a few weeks.
Kennedy must mean teeth; very, very big teeth in another language.
If I was a Kennedy I’d be depressed too!
Why isn’t Letterman cracking jokes (no pun intended) about this guy? (Hint: he’s a dem)
Man, those are some chompers...
I wonder if the voters in his district have considered replacing Kennedy with someone who isn’t a depressed alcoholic cokehead.
I guess because they must be just like him. This is the fourth time that he has checked in for treatment while being a representative.
Hey, let's not hurry his stay in the dry-out tank. As long as he's in some secluded rendezvous, he can't be casting his liberal votes in the House. Pray that he's still among the missing during all the socialized health care votes.
Leni
Define celebrity.
Patrick Kennedy a celebrity? He's a drunk, druggie lowlife. We the taxpayers have to pay for his health care and life time pension. If he's a celebrity then the wino's on skid row are celebs.
Re-elect him! He’s a Democrat! He’s a Kennedy!
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Chicago Sun-Times (IL) - Thursday, June 4, 2009
Author: Michael Sneed, The Chicago Sun-Times
THE KENNEDY BEAT . . .
Begorrah! The Merchandise Mart’s Chris Kennedy may not yet have “officially” announced his bid for the U.S. Senate in Illinois — but his cousin, Ted Kennedy Jr., did the “unofficial deed.”
- To wit: “I was told not to talk politics tonight, but . . . you here in Illinois can have your own Sen. Kennedy — my cousin, Chris , is running,” Ted Kennedy Jr. said at an Access Living dinner at Navy Pier Tuesday night.
- Backshot: U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy ‘s son made the statement while accepting an award on behalf of his ailing father.
- Slipshot: Chris Kennedy , vice chairman of the event, kept quiet. Gov. Quinn, who told Sneed recently that Chris Kennedy was one of his heroes, was also there. And so was first lady Maggie Daley.
- The upshot: The event raised more than $600,000.
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He is still in office?
Can’t find any other way to earn blow money?
Even if I happened to be a depressed alcoholic cokehead myself, I wouldn't necessarily want one representing ne.
That pic is of Chris Kennedy. Sorry for the confusion.
I agree. I sympathize with him, but he should give up his inherited seat in Congress.
This guy has been to recovery a dozen times. The battle is lost. He will never be right again. Sad, yes.
This guy has been to recovery a dozen times. The battle is lost. He will never be right again. Sad, yes.
when the last of their line has turned to dirt, the world will be a better place...
It’s hard to say what kind of actions you would partake in if you were in that state of mind. I think a lot of electorate are high or drunk when they vote. I can’t come up with another reason.
Ya, know... you are right. And it's rather sad that be the case. But they're descendants of Papa Joe - and he was not an honest man.
This is the only job he has ever had. He said so himself.
“Typical Kennedy.”
So true. Funny how the Kennedy females are actually decent people, but the males are jerks. They kept that Joe Kennedy gene, that’s for sure.
“I have never worked a f***ing day in my life.”
“Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, announced he is running for Burris’ Senate seat. “
Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, announced he is desperately in need of orthodontic work.
Well one thing is certain, the Kennedys would be the perfect people to hire to give a rating for all the rehab centers in America, and abroad.
Re: the pic of Chris K, didn’t he appear in the movie “Deliverance”? A bit of inbreeding perhaps within the hallowed grounds of Hyannis Port?
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