Patrick J. Kennedy
American politician (born 1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Patrick Joseph Kennedy II (born July 14, 1967) is an American retired politician and mental health advocate.[1] From 1995 to 2011, he served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st congressional district, and was the first Generation X member of congress when he was elected in 1995.[2] He is the youngest child and second son of the long-time Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, and is a nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and former U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Since retiring from public service, Kennedy has primarily focused on opposing marijuana legalization as co-founder of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM). He views legalization as a significant threat to public health and safety and has strongly criticized the Democratic Party for supporting it.[3]
Patrick J. Kennedy | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Ronald Machtley |
Succeeded by | David Cicilline |
Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | |
In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2001 | |
Leader | Dick Gephardt |
Preceded by | Martin Frost |
Succeeded by | Nita Lowey |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
In office January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1993 | |
Preceded by | John Skeffington |
Succeeded by | Anastasia P. Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | Patrick Joseph Kennedy II (1967-07-14) July 14, 1967 (age 56) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Ted Kennedy Joan Bennett |
Relatives | See Kennedy family |
Education | Providence College (BS) |
Website | Official website |