The Democrats desperately need a fresh face to appear on the horizon for them, especially since all their leading candidates are about ready to or are already eligible for Medicare. What new, fresh face could they find?

Joe Kennedy is the future. Glad to see the Democrats embracing that.

— Ben Rhodes (@brhodes) January 26, 2018

Bring on the next available Kennedy!

#BREAKING: Rising Dem star to give Democratic Party response to Trump State of the Union https://t.co/obf9t6wp1L pic.twitter.com/vDMvIkgOHW

— The Hill (@thehill) January 26, 2018

Because nothing says “Democrat” like the next generation of an entitled political dynasty.

Nothing more refreshing and new than a Kennedy. https://t.co/PfoeJLlOOB

— Erielle Davidson (@politicalelle) January 26, 2018

The Democratic Party has a fever and the only cure is more boring rich white Northeastern people from political dynasties

— I'm a M'Fin Pickle in a Top Hat (@sunnyright) January 26, 2018

The irony of this pick is completely lost on the left.

.@joshearnest: When you are in a party like the #Democrats, you draw your strength from a diversity of voices. @RepJoeKennedy is a great messenger for the Democratic party.

— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) January 30, 2018

You've got Jack, you've got Bobby, you've got Ted, you've got Jack Jr., you've got Bobby Jr., you've got Ted Jr…. #diversity https://t.co/S6PbkrMy1n

— Jim Treacher is a dumb pseudonym (@jtLOL) January 30, 2018

Let’s be honest, responding to the State of the Union is a pretty thankless job. President Trump went a little long in his speech, but struck a highly positive tone throughout it, despite Democrat sulking. So, could a next generation Kennedy pull off a response?

Ummmm…. apparently only by channeling a William Shatner-esque delivery. And by having a live studio audience. But this is a snoozefest designed to hit all the Democrat talking points, and it’s clear that Joe got the job not for his stellar charisma (the Kennedy charm is apparently getting watered down with each subsequent generation), but because of his name.

After watching @realDonaldTrump's amazing & energetic #SOTU address, Joe Kennedy comes on the television and holy shit is this boring.

— Richard (@Richardfreeusa) January 31, 2018

Summary of @joekennedy speech
Use as many buzz words as possible –
Russia
BLM
Dreamers
Me too
We stand w illegals
We stand w Americans
But mostly with illegals
We choose both
We choose nothing#SOTU

— #ReleaseTheMemo (@Discoveringme40) January 31, 2018

Being a Democrat means promising everyone everything, plus the moon.

Joe Kennedy is pandering like a champ. #DemocraticResponse

— Steak Twittee (@Knowk_Omment) January 31, 2018

Also, RUSSIA RUSSIA RUSSIA!!! /Jan Brady

"…Russia, knee deep in our democracy."

Rep. Joe Kennedy

— Lynn Lakpor (@Lynxlark1) January 31, 2018

It took Joe Kennedy 15 seconds to talk about Russia in his speech… And I'm writing you off… #SOTU

— Murphy (@Admiral_Murphy) January 31, 2018

And let’s just say that there was an issue with Kennedy’s… mouth.

The aide who told Joe Kennedy to drink water so he “doesn’t embarrass himself like Rubio” is probably wishing they’d kept their mouth shut right now. pic.twitter.com/Ax1fDJXQDn

— Freddie Campion (@FreddieCampion) January 31, 2018

What the hell does Joe Kennedy have all over his mouth? Did he eat a case of Chapstick? #ChapstickJoe

— Donald J (@captweedwhacker) January 31, 2018

Joe Kennedy is literally foaming at the mouth #SOTU

— The Mitchell Report (@gmitch9) January 31, 2018

What was that stuff around Joe Kennedy’s mouth? Vaseline maybe??

— Tennessee Threeper (@TNgunner1861) January 31, 2018

Look Joe Kennedy, it's none of our business how you got the job, but wipe your mouth before you get to the podium.#Sheesh

— Darth Brooks (@darthbrooks2017) January 31, 2018

While Kennedy managed to not mention any of his dead relatives, the rest of America has a long memory.

"So here is the answer Democrats offer tonight: we choose both. We fight for both. Because the greatest, strongest, richest, nation in the world should not have to leave any one behind."

— Joe Kennedy (@joekennedy) January 31, 2018

How about chosing not to leave women behind, in the waters, to drugs and alcohol at home alone? That is the Kennedy Story and they walked away and carry it in THEIR shoulders.

— LMag (@NEVER2LATE53) January 31, 2018

If this is all you’ve got on the bench, Democrats, you need help. But I dare you to put up this Kennedy twig against Nikki Haley in 2020. Go on, do it. I’ll bring the popcorn.