Former representative Patrick J Kennedy (DI) endorsed President Biden for the White House over his cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid.
Kennedy, a mental health advocate, appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday to discuss his new book “Profiles in Mental Health Courage.” He said Biden is “the best president we’ve ever had on mental health.”
“And honestly, he’s also put the most money into mental health care in the entire country. So there is no other choice than Joe Biden. If you care about this addiction crisis and this mental health crisis, Joe Biden is your candidate,” he added.
When co-host Dana Bash noted that his comments sounded like an endorsement, Kennedy confirmed that they did.
“Of course it is. He is the best, and he knows this issue, as you know, it has affected him personally, and I think every American can identify with what it is like for Joe Biden, because we have all had similar circumstances “, he said.
He also said he is “concerned” that former President Trump will be elected, citing a threat to democracy.
“We have to get everyone to vote and vote for Joe Biden. And vote for democracy over autocracy,” he added.
The former congressman served in the House of Representatives from 1995 to 2011. He now works through the Kennedy Forum for people with addiction and mental health issues.
More than a dozen members of the Kennedy family already endorsed Biden for re-election last month and spoke out against family member Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent bid. Kerry Kennedythe independent candidate’s youngest sister, said in remarks last month that Biden “has been a champion of all the rights and freedoms that my father and uncles stood for.”
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