Kennedy won't seek re-election, marking end of era

Another Democrat jumping ship?

Quote :

WASHINGTON – Rep. Patrick Kennedy's decision not to seek re-election will leave Washington without a Kennedy in political office for the first time in more than 60 years.

The Rhode Island Democrat's term ends early next year but he says in a television message viewed by The Associated Press on Thursday that his life is "taking a new direction" and he will not seek a ninth term. The video was provided to the AP by Kennedy's congressional office.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_patrick_kennedy

The funny thing is that Republicans are jumping ship at twice the rate for Democrats. More than 10% of House Repubs are heading for the exits compared to less than 5% of Democrats. Seems kind of odd for a party that claims they're going to win back the House,doesn't it?

Watercooler – Republicans In The House Retiring At Twice The Rate As Democrats