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September 14, 2006

Kennedy's first TV campaign ad acknowledges troubles

In the first television advertising spot of his reelection campaign, U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy makes reference to his May car accident and subsequent visit to a Minnesota substance abuse clinic.

The 30-second spot, which began running on Rhode Island television stations today; shows Kennedy sitting down in a suit and tie.

"It's not a secret it has been a challenging year for me," says the Rhode Island Democrat, who is a scion of the country's most famous political family. "And I'm grateful for the support you have shown me.''

The ad goes on to say that Kennedy is fighting to stop price gouging by oil companies and to make college tuition tax deductible.

"I will never stop fighting for you,'' Kennedy says at the end of the spot.

Extra: An exclusive Journal interview with Kennedy last May.

-- Journal staff writer Scott MacKay

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 5:40 PM | Permalink

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