Patrick Kennedy warns of politics of fear as divided America votes

'The enemy today is within,' JFK nephew says, citing risk to democracy

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Patrick Kennedy, a former congressman from Rhode Island, said former U.S. President Donald Trump "stands for autocracy."

YUKIHIRO SAKAGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- As Americans head to the polls in Tuesday's midterm elections, former Rep. Patrick Kennedy raised alarms over the rise in racism, antisemitism and an overall fear of the "other" that is deepening the divide in society.

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