AP: Joseph Kennedy III to seek Barney Frank seat

BOSTON - Joseph Kennedy III is formally jumping into the race for the congressional seat now held by retiring U.S. Rep. Barney Frank.

A member of the campaign who requested anonymity so as not to preempt the candidate's announcement tells The Associated Press that the Democrat is expected to make the announcement on Thursday.

Kennedy recently moved from Cambridge to Brookline, which is part of the state's newly redrawn 4th Congressional District.

Kennedy is the son of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy II and a grandson of the late Robert F. Kennedy. The family has deep ties to the Boston suburb.

Kennedy announced last month he was forming an exploratory committee to look at a possible run for the seat.

At least two other Democrats and two Republicans are considering runs.

[Rick03466]

Sadly Ma is likely to vote for the name. He has no track record but is likely to support the policies that leave the rest of of New England describing Massachusetts as "The State of Despair" On the bright side this one hasn't maimed or killed anyone with a car the way his uncle and Father have.

[dantom39]

Just when will the kennedys clintons leave this country alone?

[Martha12345]

I guess he's already found the interns required to meet his private needs.

[honest_pols]

We've had more than enough of The Kennedy's

corruption, power-abuse,
and more than enough of their violent and even murderous acts.

[baileyccc]

I wish I was in Massachusetts so I could vote for Joesph.

[longtree-2009]

please not another one. MA loves the kennedy clan so he, no doubt, will be voted in by a landslide. the kennedy clan just won't go away from the political scene. bottom line, it's up to MA.

[Htos1]

Why not Jeb Bush for president,too?

[chroniccomplainer]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will vote for him as the last chance to have a Kennedy in Congress. Just like we voted for Obama so we could see a Black President in our lifetime. Well, that didnt work out so great did it..

[dadrees-2009]

bigoted AND low information a FOX News devotee, no doubt.

[Chuck77474]

Not one adult online tonight. Children, wind up your comments so we can tuck your pathetic little butts in bed. Pathetic...

[TheIrascibleOne]

Yes, your supercilious obtuseness is indeed pathetic.

[TheIrascibleOne]

And Bawney Fwank will take one look at that cute redhead and immediately bend over to give him an even better 'shot' at his 'seat'. Eat your heart out, Hot Bottom!