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Home Front: Politix
Our Sen. Kennedy? Tipsville . . .
2008-12-14
Is Chris Kennedy, the son of the late, great U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, a possible entrant on the list to fill Presidentelect Barack Obama's Senate seat?

  • To wit: Sneed hears Kennedy's name has been wafted into the inner circle of Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, who would be the guy who chooses Obama's replacement if Gov. Blagojevich resigns.

  • Quoth Dem politico Jay Doherty, a Kennedy confidant: "It would give Pat Quinn the answer to the puzzle before him if he becomes governor."

  • The upshot: Word is Kennedy, who is also the nephew of Sen. Ted Kennedy, a major Obama supporter, is likely to accept if asked.

  • Hmmm: Wouldn't that be something: An offspring of the legendary Kennedy line as a senator from Illinois? Stay tuned.

    • Posted by:Fred

    #10  I think Steve's question was a joke, Richard. ;-p
    Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2008-12-14 23:16  

    #9  Not a government entity. The Merchandise Mart is the world's largest 'wholesale showroom'.
    (Wikipedia Article Here).
    Posted by: Mullah Richard   2008-12-14 22:18  

    #8   He is the president of the "Merchandise Mart" in Chicago.

    I have to ask, is that an office of the city, county or state government?
    Posted by: SteveS   2008-12-14 20:57  

    #7  Got that one wrong, too. He is the president of the "Merchandise Mart" in Chicago.
    Posted by: Mullah Richard   2008-12-14 16:21  

    #6  Thanks Rambler, you are correct. He is a 'Liguistics' professor at the University of Chicago. This must be great training for politics, no?

    I was confusing him with one of the other Kennedy horde.
    Posted by: Mullah Richard   2008-12-14 16:14  

    #5  this nonsense about the Kennedys is dismaying and explains a lot about how an empty suit gets elected POTUS
    Posted by: Frank G   2008-12-14 13:54  

    #4  Why do we even bother having elections?
    The only hope is Sneed is a 'tool' and her accuracy rate is about 5%... and that is on daylight vs. dark
    Posted by: Titus Angererong1098   2008-12-14 13:48  

    #3  Mullah Richard,
    Chris Kennedy lives in the Chicago suburbs.

    Wow. If Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg takes Hilary's seat, and Chris Kennedy takes Obama's seat, there will be three members of the Kennedy dynasty in the Senate, at least as long as Uncle Ted is around.
    Posted by: Rambler in Virginia   2008-12-14 12:40  

    #2  "Residency" not necessary, apparently.
    Posted by: Mullah Richard   2008-12-14 11:33  

    #1  After reading the headline, this article is a real buzzkill, man.
    Posted by: Mike N.   2008-12-14 01:10  

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