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Ted Kennedy’s Memoir

The Caucus has a good read about Ted Kennedy’s memoir, “True Compass,” which is scheduled to be published on Sept. 14:
Mr. Kennedy’s book provides unique details about life in America’s famous political family and covers the remarkable career that was celebrated last week in a series of memorials before his burial near his two brothers [...]

President Obama’s Eulogy for Ted Kennedy

Eulogy for Edward Kennedy - Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery:

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Issue of Kennedy’s Succession Now Comes Into Play

Already the issue of choosing Ted Kennedy’s successor has come into play.
Just hours after his passing, the conversation is well into full swing. WBUR is reporting that Governor Deval Patrick “supports a change in state law that would allow him to appoint an interim successor to Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.”
In an interview on WBUR today [...]

Ted Kennedy Throws Red Sox First Pitch

It was opening day for the Red Sox today and Senator Ted Kennedy threw out the first pitch:
Mother Nature had her way with Opening Day plans at Fenway Park on Monday, but under clear Boston skies Tuesday, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy took to the mound to throw out the first pitch at the makeup game.
Kennedy, [...]

Caroline Kennedy to Introduce Video Tribute to Ted Kennedy Tonight at Dem Convention

Late last night I reported that it had been confirmed that Senator Ted Kennedy would be speaking at the convention tonight. CNN is reporting:
Sen. Edward Kennedy is expected to make a dramatic appearance Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, his office said, marking his second public appearance since brain surgery in June.
It is unclear [...]

Senator John Kerry on Senator Ted Kennedy

Senator John Kerry is reported to currently be at Massachusetts General Hospital with Senator Kennedy and members of the Kennedy family. Via my contact in Senator Kerry’s office, his press office has released the following statement in regards to Senator Edward Kennedy:
“Ted Kennedy is beloved and respected on both sides of the aisle in the Senate in [...]

April in Arlington

The air is tinged acrid with the cordite of the volleys. The lone bugler sounds “Taps,” each note more sorrowful than the last.

Sen. Edward Kennedy Attempted to Rescue 6 Fishermen

U.S. Senator, Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, noticed some fishermen trapped on a jetty off Hyannisport when high tide came in. Thus giving another example to the GOP, on the real meaning of true Compassion.
Kennedy was walking his two dogs on the shore at 11:15 a.m. when he spotted the men cut off from shore by [...]

SNAP Leaders Met with Santorum July 21, Promised Quick Response

For Immediate Release
August 1, 2005
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)
SNAPnetwork.org
Contact: Peter Isely, SNAP National Board (414-29-7259); Tammy Lerner, SNAP Pennsylvania (610-509-9568)
Victims of Clergy Abuse Expecting Decisive Action this Week by Senator Santorum
Santorum stands by his clergy abuse comments Sunday on ABC
SNAP leaders met with Santorum July 21, promised quick response
Senator Richard Santorum [...]

If Only Nov 2004 Had Been Different

Tom Curry of MSNBC points out “The true dimensions of Kerry’s loss last November are about to become clearer.”