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Joe Kennedy III launches campaign run

AP Modified

Updated: Feb 16, 2012 3:30 PM

BOSTON (WPRI) — Joseph Kennedy III has launched his campaign for the Massachusetts congressional seat now held by retiring U.S . Rep. Barney Frank.

The Democrat released a video announcement on his website Thursday before heading out on a campaign swing through the 4th Congressional District.

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Kennedy recently moved from Cambridge to Brookline, part of the newly-redrawn 4th district.

On Thursday, he will take a day-long tour of the district, making stops in Attleboro , Taunton and Westport.

“I believe this country was founded on a simple idea: that every person deserves to be treated fairly, by each other and by their government, but that’s not happening in America anymore,” Kennedy said in his announcement. “I've spoken to people from across the 4th Congressional District  - from Newton to Fall River  - who believe that Washington no longer works for them.  I will work hard to earn every vote and if elected bring that fight for fairness to the US Congress.”

Kennedy is the son of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy II and a grandson of the late Robert F. Kennedy.

Thursday, February 16, 2012
7:45 a.m.
Newton Center Green Line MBTA Station
70 Union Street
Newton

10:00 a.m.
Crivello’s Crossing
45 Depot Street
Milford

12:00 p.m.
Morin’s Hometown Bar and Grille
16 Main Street
Attleboro

5:00 p.m.
New Weir Pizza
49 West Water Street
Taunton

6:45 p.m.
Attends a campaign event for Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan
White’s of Westport
66 State Road
Westport

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