Is Chris Kennedy running for political office?”
Chris Kennedy’s political activism began at an early age, and in 1979 and 1980 he worked on his Uncle Edward M. Kennedy’s bid for the Democratic Nomination for President. He was also treasurer of the Joseph P. Kennedy for Congress Committee in 1988. Over the years he has organized numerous fundraising events in Chicago for Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Joseph P. Kennedy and Mark K. Shriver. Beyond his family, Kennedy has served in a variety of capacities for numerous political campaigns, including hosting a fundraiser for Barack Obama in his bid for United States Senate. It is widely reported that Kennedy plans to announce his plans to run for the United States Senate before the end of May 2009 and that he has hired David Axelrod’s former firm to run his media. The seat is currently occupied by Roland Burris, who plans to seek a full term next fall.
