Ted Kennedy Jr. to run for Connecticut Senate

[KamaAina]

http://news.yahoo.com/ted-kennedy-jr-run-connecticut-senate-143002249.html

Ted Kennedy Jr. is planning to run for the state Senate in Connecticut in his first bid for public office, two people briefed on the decision told The Associated Press on Monday

The son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts will announce Tuesday he intends to seek the Democratic nomination for the 12th Senatorial District, two people said on condition of anonymity because Kennedy wants to make the announcement. Kennedy said he would announce his decision that evening at a library in Branford....

Patrick Kennedy said his brother's life was transformed when as a boy he lost his leg to cancer. Describing him with the phrase that was the title of a book by their uncle and former President John F. Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy said his brother became a "profile in courage": surviving a deadly cancer, having his leg amputated and later becoming a champion for people with disabilities.

"I've always thought my brother could be a really powerful leader, I'm not just talking elected-office sense, but leadership sense," he said. "He's just got such a tremendous personal story. I've always thought he'd be a very compelling political figure because he's integrated work with public policy with his own personal experience."

[Arkana]

1. He looks like his dad.

Here's hoping he's just as good a politician and a person.

[TeamPooka]

2. Good luck Mr. Kennedy. nt

[Corey_Baker08]

3. Good Luck & Thank-You For Your Courage To Stand Up For What You Believe In...

perhaps the legacy lives on and I wish him all the best and we need more Democrats to stand up and take on the Republican party as opposed to being silent while tea party republicans across the country tout the radical agenda!

[Sunlei]

4. excellent! The dream will never die!