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By Victoria McGrane and Annie Linskey GLOBE STAFF JANUARY 27, 2018
WASHINGTON The decision by party leaders to tap Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III to deliver the Democratic response to President Trumps State of the Union address next week prompted swift and varied reactions Friday, with Republicans labeling him rich and boring and Democrats hailing him as a president in the making.
The announcement, first reported by the Globe late Thursday night, immediately thrust the 37-year-old, three-term congressman from Brookline into the national spotlight more squarely than he has ever been before.
But Kennedy, who will face high expectations as a member of a family known for uplifting and inspiring oratory, continued to insist in his aw-shucks manner that he is firmly focused on his current job.
This is one of those weird jobs where the moment you win an election and start serving in public office, everybody wants to know what comes next, Kennedy said in an interview shortly before news of his State of the Union role came to light.
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smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)The difference between them will be stunning and Kennedy will be seen as the epitome of grace, dignity, intelligence and compassion. I don't think he will slam Trump directly, but will probably just position himself as the "anti-Trump" which is what most people in this country want to see. They also want to see someone with vision for the future and I think Kennedy will not disappoint in this area either.
bluestarone
(16,720 posts)I worry very much about another assassination. I'll support him all the way!!
Wounded Bear
(58,436 posts)He'll do fine, and gain some rep.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)I only worry about the "curse" of the SOTU reply. It has been a career-killer to some (like Bobby Jindal and Rubio). Even Tim Kaine didn't do so well.
However, he's a rising star and a Kennedy. He will be terrific!