2004 – Ran For U.S. Senate, Lost: In 2004, Kennedy lost his campaign for U.S. Senate, garnering just 15 percent of the vote and finishing third behind Sen. David Vitter and U.S. Rep. Chris John. Kennedy raised just $1.9 million in his unsuccessful campaign. (Louisiana Secretary of State; Center for Responsive Politics)

Kennedy Was The Liberal Candidate In 2004 Senate Race: In 2004, Kennedy was the liberal, left-wing Democratic candidate for Senate. (Weekly Standard, 10/4/04; Gambit Weekly, 12/4/07; Times-Picayune, 7/9/08)

Called Himself “Not Just Another Election Day Democrat”: A 2004 Kennedy campaign mailing to African American voters proclaimed “John Kennedy...not just another Election Day Democrat.” (Times-Picayune, 10/29/04)

Said He Was Not Going To Be Afraid To Be A Democrat: In April 2004, Kennedy said he was “not going to be afraid to be a Democrat” in the Senate race. (Roll Call, 4/12/04)

Accused Of Trying To Portray Himself As A Member Of Famous Liberal Kennedys: In 2004, Kennedy was accused of trying to link himself with the famous liberal family of President John Kennedy after he sent a mailing to black voters that said, “The Kennedy tradition! The Kennedy commitment!” (Times-Picayune, 10/30/04)