Rep. Kennedy to deliver Democrats' State of the Union response
Source: Politico
By HEATHER CAYGLE and SEUNG MIN KIM
01/25/2018 09:30 PM EST
Rep. Joe Kennedy, a rising star in the Democratic Party, will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trumps State of the Union on Tuesday, sources told POLITICO.
Kennedy (D-Mass.) is a closely watched member of the House Democratic Caucus, not only because of his famous last name but for his future ambitions. Many Democrats expect Kennedy to follow in the footsteps of his elders and run for Senate when a seat opens in Massachusetts.
While President Trump has consistently broken his promises to the middle class, Congressman Kennedy profoundly understands the challenges facing hard-working men and women across the country, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a statement.
Kennedy, 37, rose in national prominence last year after delivering a series of speeches blasting Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare and criticizing Trumps response to a deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/25/state-union-2018-joe-kennedy-response-370845
a kennedy
(29,672 posts)You bet cha...... Hope all that need to, see it. Hope he does a good job.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)3 months since the last "Ooooh, A KENNEDY!!" lovefest, he'll at least be able to add this speech to the padding that makes up most of his resume.
I'm not just tired of electing amateurs and incompetents, I'm really tired of those who insist on it.
(But, btw, don't let me stop you from considering running. You've got the name. )
comradebillyboy
(10,154 posts)Wwcd
(6,288 posts)The constant cries for younger & newer candidates falls apart with the constant repetition of "fresh new" candidates like 70+ ers..
Here is a young man who HAS the creds regardless of his name.
And he is "younger, newer blood" that appeals to the next generation of voters.
What is it you want, if not Kennedy?
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Wwcd
(6,288 posts)My god. He's giving a speech.
That is a really unfair comment.
Dang. He is a Democrat. He represents exactly what I hear young voters, progressives & Democrats, liberal minded & those concerned for this nation's future saying they want.
I will gladly stand this bright fair minded young man up against the most dedicated established politician we have & know without a doubt he can speak & talk policy with the best of them.
His bio of credits & accomplishments are his own , & is far more than his name.
That problem is on the naysayers own limitations. Not Rep Joe Kennedy.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)Demsrule86
(68,586 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Nothing we could propose could possibly be any worse. Do not let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
PatSeg
(47,496 posts)young Joe Kennedy could be a powerful force in the Democratic party, but it is still too early and he is still too unproven, to take up the mantle of Democratic leader. Every time someone gives a dynamic speech, people are quick to pronounce them the next President of the United States.
Unlike the republicans, we have a lot of really talented people to choose from. We should take our time and choose wisely.
democrank
(11,096 posts)Gibberish from Trump, eloquence from Kennedy
C_U_L8R
(45,003 posts)I like. The torch is passing.
pnwmom
(108,980 posts)Young, handsome, smart, idealistic, and caring.
RandomAccess
(5,210 posts)ariesgem
(1,634 posts)That's what I'm talking about!
Wounded Bear
(58,664 posts)I actually like that he's not one of the 2020 presidential hopefuls. That would be too obvious of a ploy.
This kid seems to have the chops for the job. Let's hope he can escape the family curse and have a good long career.
Marthe48
(16,974 posts)Thank you for your service!
mountain grammy
(26,623 posts)You know, like the teabaggers who responded to President Obamas SOTU .. Kennedy is a good choice for Dems, but how about a Resistance response.
BigmanPigman
(51,608 posts)A woman of color from a blue state full of Dreamers.
a kennedy
(29,672 posts)almost dividing us, and that is not what we need right now. really, we do not need a resistance choice, Mr Kennedy will do just fine thank you.
pnwmom
(108,980 posts)Judi Lynn
(160,542 posts)cilla4progress
(24,736 posts)With a woman, POC.
pnwmom
(108,980 posts)KPN
(15,646 posts)Docreed2003
(16,862 posts)OnDoutside
(19,962 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)Again.
Jose Garcia
(2,598 posts)mountain grammy
(26,623 posts)that's what I'm talking about!
appalachiablue
(41,144 posts)bmbmd
(3,088 posts)Ever had a red-headed president?
xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)said to have auburn hair.
<img src="" alt="Image result for thomas jefferson with red hair"/>
http://haircolorsidea.com/thomas-jefferson-hair-color/
appalachiablue
(41,144 posts)Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Anonymous asked: Which presidents were redheads?
The physical characteristics of our Presidents sometimes vary depending on the sources, so this may not be a 100% accurate or complete list of Presidents who were redheads at some point in their lives, but here we go:
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson (red when he was young; grayish-white as President)
Martin Van Buren (red when he was young; white as President)
Rutherford B. Hayes (reddish-brown hair; red beard)
William Howard Taft (Taft was said to have chestnut colored hair, which seems closer to red than brown)
Calvin Coolidge
John F. Kennedy (reddish-brown)
http://deadpresidents.tumblr.com/post/143101615552/which-presidents-were-redheads
hedda_foil
(16,375 posts)I'd love him to be great but I honestly can't remember even a halfway decent one. The Republican responses, though, are always hilarious.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)But maybe...maybe.
I remember Rubio's (the water was too funny). Jindal's speech killed any ideas of him becoming President. He was THAT bad.
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)pnwmom
(108,980 posts)Maybe this will be a good national introduction for Joe Kennedy.
We can be sure that his speech will be the total opposite of Trump's. Uplifting, passionate, and positive.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)KPN
(15,646 posts)shine in contrast to the fake president though, no?
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)I agree, though. He seems to have "it." With such a large family, I've wondered why more Kennedys haven't entered national politics. Maybe because JFK and Teddy are hard acts to follow.
Eyeball_Kid
(7,432 posts)has inherited Bobby's (post-1964) compassionate perspective on politics.
He may be just what we need. As a nation. I think of a slightly related quote from an old Paul Simon song: "The nation turns its lonely eyes to you." There is so much sadness. Everywhere.
KPN
(15,646 posts)I'll have to check that book out. And love that epic song.
comradebillyboy
(10,154 posts)Wwcd
(6,288 posts)That should sink anyone's career.
Well most anyone.
comradebillyboy
(10,154 posts)Wwcd
(6,288 posts)Why, is the big question.
If Franken didn't qualify, they too should disappear.
The old "he but not me" is why we're kept in out-of-kilter decline.
What a crock.
Cha
(297,289 posts)sharedvalues
(6,916 posts)lapfog_1
(29,205 posts)cilla4progress
(24,736 posts)But Ill watch him!
Judi Lynn
(160,542 posts)murielm99
(30,745 posts)But I am sure buffoon 45 is going to melt down or go off script. I want to see it.
cilla4progress
(24,736 posts)Something happens inside me when I see these things in real time. 😉
CousinIT
(9,247 posts)defacto7
(13,485 posts)underthematrix
(5,811 posts)shallow here and say he's my American Prince Harry.
Docreed2003
(16,862 posts)I wish him the best and I know hell do well...just have a gut feeling there are bigger things ahead for this young man.
3catwoman3
(24,006 posts)...has what it takes.
world wide wally
(21,744 posts)We have been saying we need someone younger... Here is your candidate for 2020!
BlueStater
(7,596 posts)He's only 37 and could have a bright future ahead of him. Considering how many of the most prominent Democrats these days are over 70, the party is in desperate need of some youthful representation.
KPN
(15,646 posts)Last edited Fri Jan 26, 2018, 12:13 PM - Edit history (1)
As is the nation. The young are our hope. They are my reason for optimism. If there ever was a time these were needed, it is now.
Kennedy/Harris 2020!
BumRushDaShow
(129,084 posts)KPN
(15,646 posts)Relative to Schumer, Pelosi and many others, she's fairly young and relatively new to the scene generally. But yeah, she doesn't fall into the category I described. I do really like the pairing with Kennedy though as someone suggested above.
BumRushDaShow
(129,084 posts)We (me and Obama) are tail-end boomers & Harris is on the cusp for being an X-gen. Kennedy is cusp for the Millennials.
I think younger boomers have a good 10 years to assert ourselves but we are still outnumbered by the peak boomers who are now in their early-mid 60s but who seem to have gone missing from these types of races. Can't seem to break the hold of the earliest boomers, who along with the WW2 babies, are still very prolific and active out there!
KPN
(15,646 posts)the young people I've talked politics with. Most of my exposure is through my kids who range from 30-35. Some of my oldest boy's friends are in their late 30s/ early 40s, and the rest range from late 20's to mid 30s. They all seem to be thoughtful, tolerant of different, and community (local to global) oriented. They (as a cohort group) are our last best hope. They have people and the environment/ sustainability at heart.
BumRushDaShow
(129,084 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,084 posts)So is this suggesting that Ed Markey won't run again in 2020?
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Demsrule86
(68,586 posts)monmouth4
(9,708 posts)MBS
(9,688 posts)I am very very happy to hear this.
Wwcd
(6,288 posts)..when Dotard is finished and Kennedy speaks, so they can then watch and drive Kennedy's ratings higher than Trump's.
Turn off trump & turn on Kennedy.
It is unanamous.
CountAllVotes
(20,875 posts)From health care to economic justice to civil rights, the Democratic agenda stands in powerful contrast to President Trumps broken promises to American families. Deeply honored to be chosen to deliver the response to the State of the Union next week. Stay tuned for updates! - Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III
*******************
Joe Kennedy has a lot of what it takes. Best of luck to him!
& recommend.
Wwcd
(6,288 posts)..take this nation into the future.
Well spoken, well educated, well read & he embodies all that American citizens are saying they want.
May the gods & godesses protect him and protect our nation from the bitter hearted & hateful.
Rep Kennedy is the positive restart America needs going forward.
rollin74
(1,976 posts)cannabis users and patients. Even in states where the voters have approved legalization He stands with people like Jeff Sessions in his prohibitionist, drug warrior beliefs
no thanks
Wwcd
(6,288 posts)He's not a straight line hateful Koch/Kremlin Supremacist KKKristian like Sessions.
Yavin4
(35,441 posts)Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)You see the way this thing works is, you only have two parties, and the one that....
ahh fuck it, if they dont know by now, they never will
Wwcd
(6,288 posts)This time around, take it fking serious.
Bayard
(22,099 posts)But not the head honcho. How long has he even been in the House? I like him a lot though, and he has a bright future.
I think we're looking in the wrong places for our prez pick. We need to look at progressive governors. Suggestions?
Wwcd
(6,288 posts)Many have sat in the House & Senate half their lives & still fail miserably when it comes to voting on behalf of the strength & well being of the country & ALL its people.
Wwcd
(6,288 posts)Rep Joe Kennedy lll's eloquent speech on what it means to America when Donald Trump says he is rescinding DACA
IMO, He'll need to do some stagecraft studying with Obama. Slow down, only glance at his notes occasionally, don't read them. His sentiments are great, but need more emotion.
We'll see how he does on Tue. I am hopeful.
sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)Alice11111
(5,730 posts)Corey_Baker08
(2,157 posts)alarimer
(16,245 posts)I've read that he is opposed to legalizing pot and is opposed to Medicare for all