Results tagged “patrickkennedy”

• Five-year old Jonathan Escobar was found about one hour after he was declared missng from the Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Somerville. [WCVB]

• Representative Patrick Kennedy isn't running for re-election. Basically, Kennedy said his father's death changed his priorities. Bostonist wishes Kennedy well. [Boston Globe]

• As Governor, Tim Cahill says he will propose significant layoffs and across-the-board tax cuts. [Boston Herald]

That Bostonist found humor in the Scott Brown/Patrick Kennedy "joke" spat is no surprise. That Howie Carr's reaction to a fairly predictable development was similar to ours is disturbing. We feel the need for reflection, repentance, and possibly some self-flagellation. Hey, it worked for Pope John Paul II. Fortunately, Carr's complete lack of tact sent him well beyond where we had gone. We feel a bit better knowing that. more ›

After weeks of erie politeness between the Kennedy clan and Senator Scott Brown, Representative Patrick Kennedy (D - RI) termed Brown's successful campaign to replace Senator Edward Kennedy "a joke" as he suggested Brown's expedited swearing-in was a political move designed to obstruct the Democrats' agenda. Brown responded by calling Kennedy's comments “mean-spirited” and said he simply wanted to "solve the problems" of citizens. more ›

• Remember when WHDH's owner Ed Ansin balked at broadcasting Jay Leno at 10 p.m.? He does. He's glad it's over. [Boston Globe]

• A Supreme Court ruling requiring prosecutors to put forensic experts on the witness stand could spawn massive delays in drug- or gun-related cases in Bay State courts. [WBUR]

• The Senate election is Tuesday. The final debate took place last night. [Boston Herald]

• Ex-jailbird and former Mayor of Providence Vincent “Buddy” Cianci Jr. might run against Patrick Kennedy for Congress in Rhode Island. [Boston Herald]

The Globe is quoting a "Kennedy family associate" as saying Victoria Reggie Kennedy supports Paul G. Kirk Jr as a replacement for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. WCVB is reporting a "family confidant" tells them Edward Kennedy Jr. and Rep. Patrick Kennedy also support Kirk as their father's interim replacement. With that in mind, FoxNews.com is reporting Kirk, chairman of the board of directors of the JFK Library Foundation, will be named to temporarily fill the vacant Senate seat. The Fox story also says Gov. Deval Patrick's office says he hasn't decided on a replacement. more ›