From the Washington Post, another sleazy politician gets caught through greed.  Here’s what the A-Listers think:Captain’s Quarters:  "I’ve heard of cold, hard cash before, but I didn’t think that politicians took that literally."&nb…

The line above is from Stefan Eriksson (the man behind the high profile destruction of the Ferrari Enzo in Malibu) and not Patrick Kennedy, but in trying to deflect responsibility for his drug/alcohol-related accident Rep. Kennedy did everything but …

Patrick Kennedy’s little accident in Washington. Given Kennedy’s history, I’m thinking this story goes deeper, even if it’s just to alert people to the fact that he does have a history! Yet, like every other Kennedy before him, seems to suffer none of …

We prepared this piece for Conservative pundits everywhere mourning the loss of the Patrick Kennedy car crash story… So, Patrick Kennedy is addicted to pain killers, huh? My initial reaction to this news was denial. I felt shock, confusion, and…

I know I’m going way, way out on a limb with this one (not really) — but I predict more serious trouble ahead for Patrick Kennedy. He has too many problems, with too little accountability, and seems to be completely adrift. Nobody is beyond redemption…

I was going to post something snarky about Patrick Kennedy’s recent car crash, but decided not to do so. As tempting a target as Kennedy is, he undoubtedly has a serious problem. Whether that problem is alcoholism, addiction to painkillers, a bad…

So let me see if I understand the defense here. Patrick Kennedy, son of famed Oldsmobile yachtsman Ted, and grandson of Prohibition bootlegger Joe used the alibi that it wasn’t alcohol that caused him to crash his car at 2:45…

These characters are the real threats to society, not the kids who pop a pill once a week or smoke a joint once a day, and certainly not the political leaders (here via Albany Eye) and [here via Michelle Malkin] who sometimes ingest questionable substa…

Daily Kos agrees that he should resign, but not for the same reasons: The Democratic Party needs to show it’s different, that it’s not a club of the elite taking care of the elite. Much as I feel for Congressman Kennedy, it’s time for him for his own…

***If you’re behind on the Pat Kennedy controversy, see my original Thursday post that includes many updates, details, and twists in this matter. So as I give you a quick update and link round-up with brief commentary, know that…

In his second official statement, Representative Patrick Kennedy says that he smashed his car into a security barrier in the wee hours yesterday morning because of prescription drugs.
From the Washington Post:
Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy crashed his car …

Here are a few more ethical issues for the Democrats to worry about: Ill. Cong. Bobby Rush under fire for $1 million charitable grant from SBC/AT&T, Jan Schakowsky’s politico husband, Robert Creamer sentenced to prison for check kiting.

I’m playing catch up on some of the stories that have caught the attention of the blogosphere this week so forgive me if some of what I blog about tonight seems like old news.
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) got…

Most Americans are subject to laws regarding drunk driving, rape, and murder.  But not the Kennedys. …