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Subscribe to RSSRobert Kennedy, Jr.'s wife, Mary Kennedy, was found dead at her Bedford, N.Y., home. She was 52 years old, and is survived by her four children. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.
Updated at 10 p.m. ET: Mary Richardson Kennedy, 52, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was found dead at the couple’s home in Bedford, N.Y., her family confirmed Wednesday.
No cause of death was given. Andrea Mitchell reported on NBC's "Nightly News" that it was a possible suicide.
"We deeply regret the death of our beloved sister Mary, whose radiant and creative spirit will be sorely missed by those who loved her," the family said in a statement. "Our heart goes out to her children who she loved without reservation."
"We have no further comment at this time."
Kerry Lawrence, a lawyer for Mary Kennedy, told msnbc.com that he will not have any information about the cause of death until the autopsy report.
Mary was Robert F. Kennedy's second wife, with whom he had four children -- Connor, Kyra, William and Aiden. They married in April 1994, just one month after he divorced his first wife, Emily Ruth Black, with whom he had two children.
A wedding announcement in The New York Times said Mary Richardson was then an architectural designer for a New York firm.
In a statement from the Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. family, Kennedy was described as a “tremendously gifted architect and a pioneer and relentless advocate of green design who enhanced her cutting edge, energy efficient creations with exquisite taste and style.”
Robert filed for divorce in May 2010 after 16 years of marriage, the New York Post reported.
A press release from the Bedford Police Department said officers had responded at 1:36 p.m. to investigate a "possible unattended death" on South Bedford Road, NBC reported.
"Responding officers confirm that a deceased individual had been located inside an out building on the property," it said.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 58, is a prominent environmental lawyer. He is the son of Sen. Robert Kennedy and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy, both assassinated in the 1960s.
Bedford police declined further comment, but said they would make another statement early Wednesday evening, the Post reported.
The Westchester County Medical Examiner told NBC that it would conduct an autopsy and have the results on Thursday, and would not confirm or deny reports of a possible suicide until then.
Mary Kennedy had had trouble with drugs and alcohol and had two arrests around the time her husband filed for divorce, The Associated Press reported.
Kennedy was charged in August 2010 with driving under the influence of drugs, not long after she pleaded guilty to drunken driving when police reported seeing her car hit a curb outside a school near her home. Police said she had a blood-alcohol level of 0.11 percent -- over the legal limit of 0.08 percent. Her license was suspended.
She was arrested again a few months later in August 2010 for “driving while ability impaired with prescription drugs," according to Lawrence, who represented her in both assistances. He said they established that all of the drugs had been prescribed by physicians. The judge dismissed the charges.
The family statement said Kennedy was a co-founder of the Food Allergy Initiative, saying contributions may be made in her name.
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I don't even believe in curses and I am convinced that family is cursed.
seriously.............
aint that the truth....geeeez !
No, America is cursed by having them here.
Yea! and lest we forget the spinoff Series "King of Queens".
Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. News just said it looks like suicide. That will really make it harder on the children.
They must have modeled soap opera's after this family..im surprised there are any of them left.
I wish I was a Kennedy..............ummm.....on second thought, no thanks!
McGreggor
There had to be at least one of you. Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
Unbelievable. Thanks for the empathy, folks. Don't worry, we'll give you the same consideration when your karma hits.........
There's no curse on the Kennedys - just a poor gene pool. This family's members are some of the unhealthiest looking people you'll ever see.
So sorry for her loss and for her family.
Question, there has not been a cause determined for her death (only speculation) and the Kennedy's do have a history, so: did she live anywhere near Chappaquiddick
Yeah they have a curse hanging over their heads. But it has more to do with being a human than being a Kennedy. All humans die including those named Kennedy. How many families have anybody who has left this mudball alive?
the family isn't cursed....women who get involved with the family are cursed....well, that or stupid. This family has been getting away with murder for decades now....and literally murder! Teddy Kennedy drove a hooker into a lake, left the scene, then called the police after he sobered up....surprisingly, when the assistance reached the car, she was dead....but NOOOOOO, let's not blame a Kennedy...it was an accident.
Bastage probably whacked her himself to stop alimony payments....or she was actually gonna come clean about him and all of his Kennedy-like behavior.
Was she found in a pool of water ? This is Ted Kennedy 7th year of being dry.
Are the Kennedy's cursed????
You must remember that they have such a large family that one or two could die every year and it would average any American family whose stinken filthy rich!
If you feel sorry for rich people, here is a quote about depression from a heir to the Gucci fortune:
She said "I rather be crying in my Rolls-Royce than laughing on a bicycle."
Those Kennedy folk go through spouses the way regular people go through socks.
I don't believe in curses. But maybe there is something to being involved with a Kennedy. You die if your name is Kennedy. You die even if your name wasn't Kennedy. Since she was estranged that means that she was seriously considering becoming un-Kennedy and she is dead. Jackie O was once a Kennedy and she died. Marilyn died after being involved with the Kennedys. Mary Jo died after being involved with these Kennedys. What is it with these people kicking the bucket?
I'm with Moderate Anarchist--if I had pulled that dumass stunt I'd still be in jail. These frackin' Kennedy's give me a pain in the ass!
Q: Kennedy from MTV... IS SHE A KENNEDY?
@Moderate Anarchist: Your opinion is your opinion; but if you state something as fact, please know what you are talking about... Mary Jo Kopechne was a teacher, secretary, and political specialist.. NOT a hooker.
Thanks Deborah, I was going to reply with the same. Mary Jo was a sweet young woman. Her family should have sued for 'wrongful death' but that was before there was such a thing.
I don't think there is a Kennedy curse but SOME of their problems are because they think they are above the law!!
Moderate Anarchist is still in a lather over the report
that his mother & sister were picked up with his wife & their PIMP
in Chicago while servicing Pakistanis & hustling Syrians .
The Kennedy's aren't cursed, but they sure are hard on their women.
Let's not be so hard on 'Moderate anarchist' for his frequent goofy, unfounded and ridiculous allegations (without any evidence or support cited for his ramblings). I mean, after-all, it's not really his fault. Rumor is that his parents and grandparents were all brothers and sisters and first cousins to one another, and no one in his lineage has married outside the family in generations.
Totally fabricated rumors and allegations are tough things to refute, right 'Moderate anarchist'?
Suicide possible cause of death. Cursed-NO, that was a choice. Now if the chandelier fell on her or was struck by lightning, then I lean on the side of cursed.
Either way, it's a sad story.
We'll have to wait and see, never know, it might have been suicide by golf club, we know how that's a favored Kennedy utensil.
Golf clubs are one of my favorite "utensils", too. But the only thing I do with them resembling "suicide" are my drives and approach shots! (...truly pathetic, sigh) :-(
RIP in peace, Mary. My sympathies to the family at yet another loss.
To her children, family and their friends:
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
The Kennedy men sure are great with women - women dying in lakes, alcoholics, affairs, suicide. That's some quality group of men!
I figured I would open this up and find very little intelligent life on here. I was not disappointed.
Maybe she somehow drowned. Those Kennedy women seem to have bad luck around water if ya know what I mean. Wink Wink.
"No, America is cursed by having them here."
I'm almost certain the feeling is mutual.
I agree. Never hang out with a Kennedy, or a democrat from Massechusits. You WILL die.
I'd like to know the whole story!
Another Kennedy bites the dust.
It could easily be either a suicide or accidental overdose due to her history or natural causes, perhaps caused or made worse by her addictions. We will only have a clue after the autopsy.
As to the curse, the rich and powerful live differt types of lives from we peons. The amount of time spent on the career often, if not usually, leads to neglected personal relationships and a heartbroken neglected partner often does foolish things to feel better. We all have enemies, people who we beat out of jobs or are jealous of our home, spouse, children etc. Powerful people have powerful enemies. Yes, they are cursed. Cursed by being human and powerful.
I know that they are a deeply religious family and their faith will get them through this tragedy like it has the rest. All the best to them, especially the children.
I'm terribly sorry for all of the members of Kennedy clan who have endured far far more than their fair share of tragedy. For the most part a privildged family who genuinely cares for the common man and woman and act on that care. RIP. So sorry for all of the tragedies and thanks to those of you who contributed so much to the rest of us and continue to do so.
Tonybeeerm, thank you...... what if this was a friend, family member of you people, have fun with this I guess !!
Sympathy to the family and forgiveness for the wankers making snarky comments.
I don't believe the family is cursed. I believe they just do the wrong things for attention. Too bad she was all alone, left alone and needed to end her own life.
RIP, but I for one just don't care one bit about that family.
And to Arieus I'm sure nobody on here cares about yours....
I don't even believe in curses and I am convinced that family is cursed.
Im sure the family isnt cursed..Ive lived a full life with the Kennedy's , Ive been blessed with their mystic and fulfilling wisdom ! Im Glad to have known and witnessed the Kennedy's
Why is this news?
Seriously? You think the Kennedys are/were a curse on America? You must be completely unaware of the clowns in the White House presently. There's no Kennedy curse, the women who get involved with them could be in love with them, the lifestyle or their money. As for them being above the law, yeah, they've gotten away with many illegal things, but what political family hasn't? Just wait 'til your precious Obama is out of the office for a few years and those skeleton-books start coming out. Your HOPE will be a smoke screen JOKE.
Walk a mile in someone's shoes before you boneheads start throwing mud.
another reminder to the take care of your mind...peace
alcohol,the king of drugs.take everything,leave nothing.
The only :curse: in the Kennedy family was that the "MEN" were primary and women/girlfriends/wives/ WERE 2ND BEST CITIZENS. Patriarch, Joseph, taught the family sons well in the art of Adultery. Money buys you a lot of people,. lovers, friends,etc. but you can't take them with you or your wealth when you die. AND WE ALL DIE-RICH or POOR. It;s harder for the rich to have to leave all behind but the poor are coming into HEAVEN if They are in a state of grace.The Kennedy are spoiled chlidren who are, now, adults Kennedy men need to stop feeding their super-sized egos, pay attention to their wife (seriously, not for show) Truly love and care for all the children they've brought into this world and then, maybe the wives will drink modestly and sons will not overdose to death. Robert, Jr. might be an important Environmental Lawyer but he's a lousy Husband and Father , You people have money but you have no happiness, health, longevity, credence, class or respect for your own wives! SHAME ON THE KENNEDY MEN FROM TODAY TO WAYBACK. Learn from the mistakes of your Dad, Uncles and Grandfather. History teaches us well.
rbjk0174s....Let's never miss a chance to take a jab at the president. I'm not a fan of the Kennedy's...I'm a little too young to care. But they are human...and Americans. Like them or not, is it all that hard to drop politics for a few minutes and show some compassion? Hate their politics or mine, they are human and fellow Americans. Someone passed away..and regardless of her choice in marriage, she has family and friends that are hurting. Why do we feel the need to be so nasty to each other no matter the situation?
rbjk0174s....I think I may have misspoken. I believe you were not taking a position on the Kennedy's, but stating your dislike for Obama. If so...my apologies.
I lover the total moron who said it is on the Kenndys genes and thats why she might have suicided.
UH IDIOT, she is a Kennedy by marriage, she does not share any of their DNA or genes.
Perhaps she was troubled (people who suicide usually are) and perhaps that is why he was divorcing her (She had drug and alcohol problems for years but the divorce filing is private) I walked away from a relationship because of their alcohol and substance abuse. Maybe he took the children out of that environment as any good father would do. Some of these people cannot be helped, they have to hit rock bottom before they try, and some never try..She had multiple DUIs, and the police had been called on numerous occasions when she was intoxicated and incoherent.
I feel for her,and more so for her family and kids. But having had to walk from a similar relationship myself, I know how hard they are and even harder to leave. But you sooner of later must save yourself and your kids.
But here is no reason for the hatred some are posting on here.
More "Dead Kennedys" !!
I wonder how many wives Mutt's grandfather had and did any of them die under unusual circumstances?
History will unravel all the transgressions in that family too...you holier than thou conservative prigs!!!
Romney= 1 man_20 wives!!! :-P
It is the curse of the dirty money this family's fortune came from. http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/716/what-is-the-true-source-of-the-kennedy-familys-wealth
The Kennedy curse continues. Seems money isn't saving them.
nor their strong Catholic beliefs...
Troll much there stevo?
nor their strong Catholic beliefs...
Let me guess? You're a "good Christian", right? The 'curse' as the fools have stated is a divorcée and the public as well as societal scrutiny. But keep the comments coming... that is why the ignorant will inherit the earth.
I'm surprised one of you fools didn't blame Obama, the Dalai Lama or a Llama for this!
But wait, I have to keep reading the sarcasm from the heartless... I am sure there is a comment somewhere!
What's wrong with a comment about their religious beliefs. After all, there was much intrepidation regarding Kennedy being a catholic president.
@danfromblablaBLA
STRUCK A NERVE ? R U A CATHOLIC PRIEST ?
@mommabear
no...Im a good person that doesn't do to others as I would not want to be done to my self.
I help people in need, I donate food and clothing when ever i can, and spend most of my holidays cooking for shelters..? what do u do ? I am not a fool, don't confuse me with one of your family members...I did vote for Obama btw..I made mention about their Catholic faith,cause most of them were divorced...ooops Im sorry marriage annulled, and most of them had endless affairs...but i guess a couple Hale Marys takes care of that too right...?
oh, and yes sometimes I do pray to God....ok with you?
have a nice day !
Stevo is a liar and has a broken arm from patting herself on the back .
What does that even mean? Intrepid is without fear. Trepidation is fear or anxiety. So, which is it? It sounds like you've been taking grammar lessons from Ms. Palin.
Potential career at MSNBC as a writer. Intrepidation? Hey, can I use that? I want to enjoy the questioning looks on peoples' faces when they are afraid to ask what it means.
Stevo's just pointing out the difference between Catholics and Catholic-lites (some of the Kennedys, going back to the original Joseph Kennedy). That's how I read it, anyway, and I'm not the least bit offended.
you don't have to be a Kennedy to pay the pipper just know one. that debt runs deep and the devil collects his due.
YES, there WILL be an Obama comment...here. The present fool in office is ruining the country (though, you blind, lib fools are STILL in denial) and yet you morons keep bashing the Kennedys and Catholics. SteveO and Tarzan, you clowns probably have more skeletons in your closets than you can count. How typical of you to attack these obvious groups...and how safe. Bet you wouldn't be selling sh*t if we were talking about other certain "protected" groups. Pc fools.
Gee we have had a number of deaths in our extended family over the past decade 7 of 23 people ...WOW fully a Third. We must be cursed huh?
Lost both my parents and my 3 grandparents in just 2 years (We do not count the other Grandfather as being family; he abandoned my Father when he was 5 years old)
Everyone who died, did so from natural causes but one who fell down some stairs
Only idiots believe in curses or the crap some of you are posting.
I expect to lose two more in the next year or so as they are ill with serious heart problems.
No curse, probably just grew up with bad eating habits...too much fried food.
HALE MARY???? Oh hahahahaha....thanks for the laugh o wise one Stevo.
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Cursed?? No just evil towards women.
Another one!
chappaquiddick anyone?
Oh, come on!
Jerk of a statement
Are you serious? Aside from the family connection, exactly what has that got to do with this? You need to get over that already; you do realize that that happened 43 years ago this summer, right? Have you even been alive that long? In the words of Walter Mattheau (sic?) in "Grumpy Old Men", why don't you pull your lower lip over your face and swallow?
Chappaquiddick, there is nothing wrong with bringing that up... Hey that is a murder that was never paid for.
That man got off scott clean...Bought off the young woman's family...Since when do you direct the blogs here
NorCal via Boston? Could be the paybacks from all the crime and murder that has been committed. Ya ever heard of what goes around??
@NorCal ... yeah, I HAVE been alive that long. And I remember it clearly. Mary Jo's parents refused to have an autopsy performed. I listened to Teddy go on t.v. and explain the "incident." I have never, and I sincerely mean, NEVER, heard anyone stammer and "uh, uh, uh..." so much in my life. Bottom line of that little incident was Ted was drunk, he drove off a bridge, then freaked. He ran to his cousin and several other confidantes BEFORE going to the police. I'm not fabricating this; it was in the news and has been on documentaries.
I remember it well. Not everyone was born in 1980, NorCal! Some of us dinosaurs remember all sorts of important world events prior to that time.
But you still haven't addressed my main question. Aside from the family connection, exactly what has this episode have to do with Chappaquiddick?
Wait Joselyn is right..Its a long not very well known tradition with the kennedy's.
And I quote." when after a fortnight or 10 years which ever comes first..Said Kennedy can and must get rid of said concubine. The manner of how and when is up to him since he is the Master of all that he survey's. A Chappaquidick was a bar in the days of yore and when a wench got in the way they would hold her head underwater until the bellies of all the men were full.The kennedy's took it to another level ..hence the Sedan being driven off the road..but in essence it's the same thing just with a modern twist. Truth be told JFK Jr was supposed to bail out of the Plane before it crashed. His Cousin Marilyn Monroe Jr. was in a boat waiting for him.
NorCal
You knoew they would crawl out when you saw this. Well, there they are!
Really Joselyn? you're a moron
Well stated Martib.
Don't forget the rumors around the death of Marilyn Monroe, that she was killed by the Kennedys because of her affair with JFK. There was a made-for-TV movie produced back in the 70s about that incident, but the Kennedy family managed to keep it from ever being broadcast.
The family isn't cursed any more than any other American family. Ever family has tragic incidents. The larger the family, the greater the chances of unfortunate incidents.
NorCal via Boston - you might not have that attitude if Mary Jo were a mother, aunt, sister, etc. of yours. The fact that Ted Kennedy was more concerned about his political career than the life of that girl will never change even after 1000 years have passed.
I guess "chappaquiddick" was a little before my time - I never heard of that story before now. Wow, so much questionable drama tied to the Kennedy's.
Yes, Mike, and since this article is about the women in the Kennedy's life no one is talking about the assassinations. But that is another part of the Kennedy history.
Suicide maybe? Marilyn Monroe committed suicide...or did she????
Marilyn was an "Accidental" overdose.. wink, wink.. they do seem cursed, but a lot of it they bring on themselves. Remember the cousin that killed that girl, and William Kennedy Smith.. "allegedly" raped that young woman. John John flying when seasoned pros warned him not to , it wasn't safe. They are people who like to party,drive fast and because they are American "royalty" they feel they are above it all.
I realize there are many of them, and so the odds are that at least one a year will be in the news, but still.....
Here is the thing. Robert got a church annulment from the 1st wife that he had two children with. How on earth does that happen? Mary, was the gal in waiting to be married next. Women always think they can tame the untamed and they will be different. Not so.
What does seem to be a common theme with this family is drugs and alcohol and depression and men behaving badly. Sorry, but true.
Mary, I truly hope you are in a happier place. The pain must have been terrible for you to have left your children. I will pray for your soul.
@theboys
<p>"Here is the thing. Robert got a church annulment from the 1st wife that he had two children with. How on earth does that happen? Mary, was the gal in waiting to be married next. Women always think they can tame the untamed and they will be different. Not so."
What makes you think the Kennedy's had anything to do with the annulment? My husband was Catholic but turned the religion I was. I was married to my husband for 12 yrs. had 2 children and every year the Catholic priest told my husband if he would come back to the Catholic church they would get the marriage annulled.
"What does seem to be a common theme with this family is drugs and alcohol and depression and men behaving badly. Sorry, but true.em>p>
Well I hate to break the news to you but that happens to be the theme in a lot of families not just the Kennedy's. Sorry, but true.
With all of the Kennedy money it is a crime that no one made sure this woman had the help and counseling she needed. Four children are without a mother. Her family is without a daughter, sister, and grandchild. People need to get with the program, and make sure that others are not on the edge or suicidal. We need to care about our fellow human beings, and make sure that they can make it throug another day or month or year. I would love to see someone for mental health. I cannot afford to do so. My money is all tied up in bills. Why would no one sent this woman to a place where she could work out her problems and feel safe. Shame on you, Kennedy people. You had a part in her death. You cannot deny it. You should have been there for her because she had four of your children.
I don't believe in curses either but this is really weird.
Stamp out thirst.
Oops! Wrong comment. My bad.
Boy...just like the rest of the family he looks like he indulges heavily in the hooch!
Stamp out thirst.
My first thought was that maybe she had been drinking a lot and was not in very good health from it. If she was anything like the Kennedy men, she was probably an alcoholic too.
Nice.....oh and so compasionate, thanks for your comments
@ cm - Oh, pullleeezzeeeee! I have nothing but compassion for a woman found dead in her home. Perhaps she had a heart attack or suffered from some long-standing illness. THE THING IS HERE ... you people were not around during the "days of Camelot." I was. It is not about lack of compassion. It is about a family whose ruling patriarch, Joseph Kennedy, Sr., founded his so-called "dynasty" on ruthless ambition, and instilled it in his children. It is about a man who knowingly made his money as a bootlegger. It is about a man who knowingly had a flagrant affair with actress Gloria Swanson, who named her son "Joe."
So I'll tell you why people get their hackles up about the Kennedys. They are arrogant law-breakers. Rape, drunken orgies, multiple infidelities .... they are above the law. This same type of smut occurs in Hollywood everyday. Fine. Let the so-called "stars" (LOL!!!) have their day. But when we elect people to office we expect a higher level of responsibility, liability, and ACCOUNTABILITY from the people we elect.
I am no saint, but adultery, rape, cover-ups, hanging out with Mafioso, and other such conspiracies that swirl around this family, have no place in my life; nor the lives of people I elect to office.
We already have enough garbage in Congress. We don't need more of this nonsense. I lived in an era when the Kennedys were crammed down our throats. JFK and Jackie had a miserable marriage, and it is no secret that old Joe offered Jackie $1 million to stay with Jack when she wanted to walk. That is also a well-document fact. Ugly business.
The Kennedy's are just natural born killers. They orchestrated the murder of Marilyn Monroe, Mary Jo Kopekne, this wife, and anyone that opposes them or is a political threat to them....just Irish trash is all.
Jeanine also thinks Elvis is alive, UFOS landed in Roswell, Bigfoot is real and such.
Grow up you silly thing
Condolences to the family.
Geez.. makes you wonder doesn't it... OR, is it because their family makes the news? I'm sure other non-famous families have gone through similar such tragedies... haven't they? Hmmm.... well.. still, makes you think.
This family is really cursed. So sad.
Remember this family acquired its wealth via bootlegging and prostitution. No secret there. After all he who dances must eventually pay the fiddler.
what about all the good this family does.you sorry bastards.
All you conspiracy theorists. Joe Kennedy, which is where most of the money came from, was a Harvard trained businessman and made money as a stock market and commodity investor and by investing in real estate and a wide range of industries. He did make money in the liquor business but that was after the repeal of prohibition. He also made millions buying and selling Hollywood studios.
What good? Raise taxes on the middle class to pay for all their welfare programs? You have bought into the golden image that they created for themselves, frank.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE to be a healthy Kennedy around here?!?
Carl you are correct about his education and other business ventures, but he also made lots of money bootlegging during prohibition. Look it up!!
Carl -- I'm not an expert on the Kennedys, but Joseph Kennedy couldn't have made the money he did from liquor after prohibition was repealed. It would have to have been before, otherwise there wouldn't have been enought profit to keep him interested. He was also a Nazi sympathizer at the start of World War II.
However, I respect Robert Kennedy Jr. for his work for the environment and I'm sorry his kids have lost their mother. Like others have said, the Kennedys don't have a good track record as far as marriage, possibly learned from Joseph P.
ell the whole REPUBLICAN FAMILY THAT
Sad. Condolences to those who love her.
Why do Kennedy women always die mysterious deaths?
becaause they know too much ! and not enough hale Marys....
X 2
Jackie Kennedy died from Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Nothing "mysterious" about that. I will be glad when this so-called "American dynasty" is gone for good. So all you who want to deify the Kennedys, please indulge yourselves. I'd bet money none of you were around when JFK was president. He would NEVER have gotten away with the outrageous stuff he pulled back then today. Believe me. The press was silenced, but there were leaks. I'm not tremendously fond of a president who is boinking every woman he can lay his hands on and having nude swimming pool parties at the White House.
JMO, mind you ...
martib - I second everything that you state, and I was around when JFK was president. The margin by which he won was one of the narrowest in history. In other words, Papa Joe bought a lot of votes to get him into the White House, and a lot of people got up out of their graves to vote, similar to what happened in a recent national election.
Wow I was around when he was President. I find it mighty funny that if the election is "close" then votes were either "bought" or "grave voting" went on. But when you have a state called one way and then the next morning you get up and it was all a dream, well ..... let's just say that it does not help that particular President when the state involved has that persons brother as the Governor.
Yeah ... so which is it? Vote rigging or simply close elections?
Kennedy is dating actress Cheryl Hines and now
he doesn't have to pay alimony......how "lucky" for him
ABCzyx,
I challenge you to cite one single example of a "deceased" person casting a vote. Voter fraud is much less prevalent than the Republicans would have us believe.
Actually, there's only one documented account of a fraudulent vote being cast. The Republicans have been searching far and wide to find an example of a fraudulent vote being cast, and haven't found one yet. If they had, we'd all know the name of the perpetrator. Well, we found one, and it's one Republicans don't want to talk about.
In 2010, a man who used to live in Massachusetts, but had moved to California, returned to Massachusetts to cast a vote in the special election to replace the late Ted Kennedy in the US Senate. This man did not live in Massachusetts anymore, did not own property in Massachusetts and lied on the voter registration form, listing his son's unfinished basement as his place of residence. Massachusetts law defines a residence for voter registration purposes as “where a person dwells and which is the center of his domestic, social, and civil life.” Anyone found guilty of committing voter fraud faces up to five years behind bars and a fine of $10,000.
So who is this person, and why don't Republicans want to talk about the voter fraud he committed? Well, the answer to both questions is one in the same. The fraudulent voter in question is none other than presumptive GOP presidential candidate, Mitt Romney.
Funny how I see people on here talking about Kennedy family members getting away with crimes because they're rich, yet, they say nothing about their candidate getting away with committing the very crime of which they accuse the left, while having no specific examples to cite.
So, Republicans, tell us again how serious of a crime voter fraud is, then tell us why Mitt Romney is the exception.
I love this Virginia....I can't stand that man and now hearing this I want every republican to read this post...any idea how I can expose him....
If history is any indication, one of the Kennedy boys probably had something to do with it...
"Unattended" makes me thing suicide, which is just so sad.
"Unattended" simply means that she died without someone else being there! Many people die in this fashion everyday.
She hanged herself it was on the news.
She was found hanging in the barn on their property. No mystery about it. He was a cheating drug-addicted scumbag like kennedies mostly all are, and she just wasn't going to buy it any more.
Ain't it great the way anybody who has a hassle with the Kennedys just "dies"?
I do not know if curses are anything more than hogwash but you cannot deny that tragedy seems to plauge this family to no apparent end. Condolences to both families r.i.p.
Tragedy plagues any family. The Kennedys are not an exception. Count the number of people in the Kennedy family. Then go out along your family tree until you can identify as many family members. Then take a look at what has happened to those people over the years. You will find just as many unusual and/or tragic incidents in your family as in theirs. Everyone has tragedy in his or her family.
The Kennedy curse strikes again...this family has had so much tragedy
let the conspircacy theories begin!
Any one belive Oswald acted alone? lol
unless he was able to teleport to the park across the street and fire
Discovered in an outbuilding on the property??? Sounds suspicious to me....? Yet, that is just my opinion. Kennedy's are a large family, and famous at that. I don't think they are cursed. They just get followed in the news more so than the average family.
She could have been doing gardening and felt poorly. I'd read only what is actually proven/written.
how very sad,that family has had their share of sorrows,my prayers are with the family.
How many more wives do you think this Kennedy will have? He is free now; doesn't need to file for divorce.
Yeah, no child support, no spousal support, and he will probably squander the children's inheritances.
Well he HAS THE RIGHT to marry as many as Limbaugh & Gingrich combined...and at east he doesn't abandon them on their deathbeds with the new one in tow !
Fixed that for you, Mister Fids. But hey, at least if you are going to cheat and lie about it, just don't do it under Oath like Bill Clinton. Then it will be all good. And neither Rush nor Gingrich lied about their relationships, unlike Ted Kennedy, John Edwards, and Bill Clinton. But who's counting here.
10tacle,
I fail to see how lying about cheating is worse than the cheating it's self. You think they didn't lie to their wives about it? Also, John Edwards has only married once, as has Bill Clinton.
I also fail to see how pointing to the misdeeds of one excuses another.
Mister Fids also left another off his list, John McCain, for whom Republicans were willing to look past his infidelity and nominate as their presidential candidate.
While infidelity is not exclusively a right wing trait, it does seem to be much more prevalent among Republicans. Not very surprising though, considering that Evangelical "Christians" have the highest divorce rate of any demographic in the nation (but it's, of course, the gays that threaten the sanctity of marriage, lol.)
or Jack Ruby?
this will be thrown under the rug
you mean swept under the bus?
Okay, that was just funny!
Of course it will. They are Kennedy's.