January 2011 Marked The First Time That A Kennedy Has Not Been In Congress

For years, A Kennedy held some form of congressional seat until this past January which marked the first time in 58 years that a Kennedy is not in Congress.


This has me thinking, do we need another "Kennedy" in congress? Is it coincidence that things have gone down hill dramatically since Ted Kennedy passed away, and Patrick Kennedy left Washington? It really makes me wonder.... How much clout did the Kennedys have and will we ever see another in Congress?

There was talk of Vicki Kennedy possibly running for her husband Ted's Senate seat, but she declined. There was also talk of their son, Edward Kennedy Jr. running but he also declined. Is Americas version of "The Royal Family" done for? I may be grasping at straws here out of desperation for the want of a better Congress, but it does seem to me that since the Kennedy's departure things have spiraled out of control.

Regardless of what some may think about the Kennedy's, they have always stood up for middle class and less fortunate. They knew the importance of main street and always fought for ALL Americans, not just the rich or a selected few.

Being from Massachusetts, I am a bit nostalgic and smitten by the family, but I am interested in what others have to say about this...Tell me what you think! Do you think Congress is lost with out the presence of a "Kennedy"?

(All views are welcome)