Joseph P. Kennedy III, son of former Congressman Joe Kennedy, may run for the vacant seat of Congressman Barney Frank who is stepping down.
He is the grandson of Robert Kennedy and grand nephew of JFK
Kennedy, 31, an Assistant DA in Middlesex County told the Boston Herald that he was considering it
“I just haven’t had the time to give it any thought, the type of careful consideration that it requires,”Kennedy said . “I’ve always thought politics is an honorable profession. It demands that you give it careful thought before you jump into it. When I get the time to do that, I’ll think about it, but we’re not there yet.”
Kennedy is seen as the one from the next generation of Kennedys who has definite political promise.
“I think virtually everyone I know assumes at some point he’s going to be a candidate,” Democratic strategist Michael Goldman told the Herald.
“No question he’s incredibly articulate. His entrance in the race would change the dynamic dramatically. He’d be the only candidate with significant name recognition. ... The real question is: Is this the race that is a good place to run?”
Kennedy ruled out a run last year for the seat of former Congressman William Delahunt. The Frank seat, on the Cape is out of his own residence area
“He looked at the Cape seat. Why wouldn’t he take a look at it?” a source told The Herald. “If you built a perfect Kennedy, it would be Joe the 3rd. Harvard Law degree, Stanford, speaks fluent Spanish, good looking, nice guy, and he has all the political discipline of his uncle (the late U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy). He’s humble ... and he wants to serve.”
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.gobdawpaddy | Dec 02, 2011, 06:03 AM EST
Agree with seanmelbourne. The right lose the plot when they hear the name Kennedy. This guy is serving as an assistant DA in Middlsex county, so he obviously isn't in it for the money or any prestige. Might it occur to some of his detractors here, probably none of whom have ever heard or read anything about this man, that perhaps he just wants to serve?
seanomelbourne | Dec 01, 2011, 09:57 PM EST
Oh! how the right love to tarnish their opponents with the sins of the fathers.
FastEddy | Dec 01, 2011, 11:07 AM EST
The Kid has just as much baggage as most of the other thieves from "down east". An insider bottom feeder for sure. Kennedy family wealth does not make him immune to greed. Another 1%er for congress.
maireadinmelb | Dec 01, 2011, 03:20 AM EST
If he is the grandson of Robert is he JP Kennedy III or IV. Joe Kennedy senior, Joe kennedy (brother of JFK and RFK) Joe Kennedy son of Robert and then this Joe Kennedy??
ciarajoyce | Dec 01, 2011, 02:08 AM EST
Can he keep it in his pants, especially with teenagers -- and actresses? Marilyn Monroe's murder would not slide today. Neither would her "Happy Birthday Mr President" (Jackie was wise enough to skip that trip), which was hysterically funny because everyone knew the whole story. Is he smart enough to get someone else to drive when he's drunk, and not go drinking with "the next generation"? Sorry, but here in the DC area, we've had politicians and all the kids. We know how much the rich get away with and we know when they actually appear in court, it's real. We probably knew someone who saw it happen, too. If he can get Barney Frank's support, he may have a chance. (No, I'm not a lesbian. Get over it rgray222.)
greensod | Nov 30, 2011, 11:55 PM EST
The sooner we get another Kennedy in congress the better it will be for the country.
rgray222 | Nov 30, 2011, 06:05 PM EST
If he keeps gay men from starting prostitution rings in his basement and does not drive women over bridges it would be a better start form Massachusetts. Changing one extreme liberal for yet another will only serve to hurt the country more!
seanomelbourne | Nov 30, 2011, 04:49 PM EST
The teahadists should be scared another thinker may enter the house of reps.
Sectionhand | Nov 30, 2011, 02:00 PM EST
Re-election was too tough a nut for Frank to contemplate . A Kennedy couldn't get elected Dog Catcher in that new district ... Thank God !
borefield | Nov 30, 2011, 01:02 PM EST
The late Edward Kennedy had discipline? Are you for real. Unless this young man has all the DNA and genes from his mothers side there never was, there are none now and will never be honorable, honest or disciplined Kennedys starting with Joe Krennedy (Ted's father)
VernonC | Nov 30, 2011, 01:00 PM EST
If this Kennedy is in any way humble he is the first of the line to be saddled with this failing.
OleSarge | Nov 30, 2011, 12:32 PM EST
Barney Frank is a crude bully and a socialist. Joe Kennedy III is a polished bully and socialist. Are we to exchange one socialist for another. Both feel entitled to power. Time for both to leave America alone. It's time for healing.
RedBranch | Nov 30, 2011, 12:11 PM EST
“I’ve always thought politics is an honorable profession...' well that would make a change and would probably make him unelectable. Can't believe Barny Frank about to step down after how many decades at the public trough. No doubt he will endorse a Kennedy for none of the reasons stated above. You go 'Hot Bottom'!
Mercenary | Nov 30, 2011, 12:08 PM EST
To Searlit: Read the latest book by Fr. Seán McManus about his time lobbying for the Irish National Caucus. Then you'll find a new definition for 'human' as it applies to the Kennedys, and it's not a good one.
Searlit | Nov 30, 2011, 11:32 AM EST
I'll bet he could answer any of the questions that the Republican candidates couldn't. The Kennedy's are very intelligent people, human, also. We could use a little more humanity in the world right now!
cillowen | Nov 30, 2011, 11:24 AM EST
brilliant - bring back those good old days - straighten out an america gone potty..
OldMariner | Nov 30, 2011, 10:24 AM EST
Enough already!!
Murph46 | Nov 30, 2011, 10:21 AM EST
Another liberal Kennedy who knows what is best for us!
CitizenWhy | Nov 30, 2011, 10:19 AM EST
Wouldn't it be nice if waited until he had some real achievements, before asking for votes? And wouldn't it be nice if first served on a city council in Worcester or Springfield and got a real grip on the economic issues and problems faced by non-glamorous places? Ha ha, pipe dream.
DLW12183 | Nov 30, 2011, 10:04 AM EST
BUT...he is a Kennedy. Will we never see or hear the end of them?
JohnKinMD | Nov 30, 2011, 09:48 AM EST
Just what we need another Kennedy.