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In reply to the discussion: My gut tells me our next POTUS will be [View all]brooklynite
(96,882 posts)36. "The next Kennedy weighs his next move"
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Is there any indication that he's remotely interested? Or is this going to be like folks in 2015 claiming that Elizabeth Warren saying she wasn't running really meant that she wasn't running NOW...?
Democrats are in search of new leaders to take on Donald Trump, and Rep. Joe Kennedy could fit the bill. But it's not clear he wants the job.
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But the key question for Democrats, including the more than two dozen interviewed for this story, is whats next for the young lawmaker they say is much more than a notable last name. Its one to the quiet frustration of several in the party that Kennedy seems in no hurry to answer.
Somewhere down the road, if a Senate seat were to open, yeah, its something Id certainly take a look at, Kennedy said in an interview in his Capitol Hill office. But thats got to be right in time for me and my family.
Many Democrats say Kennedy could easily assume a spot in the partys leadership ranks, if he wants. Beyond the family legacy, Kennedy is unfailingly polite, whip-smart and well-spoken, admirers say. And hes young, a coveted commodity as a cadre of septuagenarians are among the partys 2020 presidential prospects and House leaders.
But unlike the crowded field of ambitious Democrats itching to be the next face of the Democratic Party making high-profile appearances across the country and poking Trump at every turn Kennedy can seem too cautious, even borderline boring.
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But the key question for Democrats, including the more than two dozen interviewed for this story, is whats next for the young lawmaker they say is much more than a notable last name. Its one to the quiet frustration of several in the party that Kennedy seems in no hurry to answer.
Somewhere down the road, if a Senate seat were to open, yeah, its something Id certainly take a look at, Kennedy said in an interview in his Capitol Hill office. But thats got to be right in time for me and my family.
Many Democrats say Kennedy could easily assume a spot in the partys leadership ranks, if he wants. Beyond the family legacy, Kennedy is unfailingly polite, whip-smart and well-spoken, admirers say. And hes young, a coveted commodity as a cadre of septuagenarians are among the partys 2020 presidential prospects and House leaders.
But unlike the crowded field of ambitious Democrats itching to be the next face of the Democratic Party making high-profile appearances across the country and poking Trump at every turn Kennedy can seem too cautious, even borderline boring.
Is there any indication that he's remotely interested? Or is this going to be like folks in 2015 claiming that Elizabeth Warren saying she wasn't running really meant that she wasn't running NOW...?
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Him and Kamala Harris would make a great ticket. Take your pick on who would be at the top.
brush
Nov 2017
#23
I absolutely love Joe Kennedy but he wouldn't be the 1st president with red hair....
WePurrsevere
Nov 2017
#16
It wouldn't matter who got elected because the GOP could rule by judicial decree
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#25
We have time in 18 and 20 to stop the GOP packing the courts...and after that it is over.
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#54
Bad idea ...no one should run from 16 except maybe O'Malley...and lets not have candidates who are
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#60
...because a House member in a safe District is ready for a national campaign?
brooklynite
Nov 2017
#20
There is always a first time...he is pretty impressive and Obama was a one term Senator remember
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#57
At This Extremely Early Point, He's Currently The Candidate I'm Supporting
ChoppinBroccoli
Nov 2017
#26
I would vote for Kennedy or Sherrod Brown or Kamela Harris..but I do worry that a woman can't get
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#30
If trump goes, then Pence takes his place. Pence will name the new VP, who becomes the next in line
tonyt53
Nov 2017
#41
But, but, but, he's a ginger! After that south park ep I can never veiw gingers the same way again
kydo
Nov 2017
#47
Technically, our next President will be Mike Pence. You're talking about our next ELECTED President.
scheming daemons
Nov 2017
#62