As a U.S. Senator, which state did Edward Kennedy represent?

It was his fathers power and influence that got him off the hook for the Chappaquidick incident.

lily21. That's very true, lily21. And very sad for her family.

Joe Sr. and Joe Bonanno were bootlegging business partners. Hence, the connection for mob help to get Jack elected.

Uninitialized, he did run for president in 1980 and lost to Carter in the primary

The worthless POS, the only reason he didn't run for president is that if he had run, he'd have suffered the same fate as Jack and Bobby. The mob doesn't like to be double crossed. It was the mob's help that got Jack elected. Then, when Bobby tried to make a name for himself by going after the mob, as Attorney General, the mob took them both out.

Uninitialized, The Kennedys had tons of liqueur already in stores in many cities across the nation that were due to have their grand opening, but nobody knew what was going to be sold. As soon as the Prohibition was repealed, off came the covering of the front windows. They made a killing. Actually, laws were broken because you were allowed to transport alcohol. The games of the rich.

Frank Zappa, Hide behind the fake name

Uninitialized, It has been speculated it was the CIA, even Johnson, and of course the mob.

Scottish Fraulein, have you listened to your fearless leader?! He has a derogatory name for anyone who doesn't bow to him!

Player liefson, correct one