Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy spurns cousin RFK Jr. and endorses Biden

Published May 26, 2024 12:27pm ET



Former Rhode Island Democratic Rep. Patrick Kennedy III has echoed the sentiment of most of his family in endorsing President Joe Biden for a second term.

During a Sunday interview, Kennedy, son of the late Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Ted Kennedy, praised Biden for his mental health record. Kennedy is a vocal advocate of more mental health resources and services after his own public problems with bipolar disorder and drug addiction, dating back to when he was treated for cocaine use as a teenager.

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