Ted Kennedy endorsing Obama
By Susan Milligan
Globe staff
WASHINGTON -- Senator Edward M. Kennedy will endorse Barack Obama for president tomorrow, breaking his year-long neutrality to send a powerful signal of where the legendary Massachusetts Democrat sees the party going -- and who he thinks is best to lead it.
Kennedy confidantes told the Globe today that the Bay State's senior senator will appear with Obama and Kennedy's niece, Caroline Kennedy, at a morning rally at American University in Washington tomorrow to announce his support.
That will be a potentially significant boost for Obama as he heads into a series of critical primaries on Super Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Kennedy believes Obama can ``transcend race'' and bring unity to the country, a Kennedy associate told the Globe. Kennedy was also impressed by Obama's deep involvement last year in the bipartisan effort to craft legislation on immigration reform, a politically touchy subject the other presidential candidates avoided, the associate said.
The coveted endorsement is a huge blow to New York Senator Hillary Clinton, who is both a senatorial colleague and a friend of the Kennedy family. In a campaign where Clinton has trumpeted her experience over Obama's call for hope and change, the endorsement by one of the most experienced and respected Democrats in the Senate is a particularly dramatic coup for Obama.
"The America of Jack and Bobby Kennedy touched all of us. Through all of these decades, the one who kept that flame alive was Ted Kennedy,'' said Representative Bill Delahunt, A Quincy Democrat who is also backing Obama. ``So having him pass on the torch [to Obama] is of incredible significance. It's historic.''
Obama's landslide win in South Carolina yesterday gives Obama and Clinton two wins each in the primary campaign, and puts the two senators in a fierce battle for delegates on Feb. 5, when 22 states will hold Democratic primaries and caucuses.
While polls show Clinton ahead in some large states, including her home state of New York and delegate-rich California, the Kennedy endorsement gives Obama a stamp of approval among key constituencies in the Democratic party that could make Super Tuesday more competitive.
Kennedy plans to campaign actively for Obama, an aide said, and will focus particularly among Hispanics and labor union members, who are important voting blocks in several Feb. 5 states, including California, New York, New Jersey, Arizona and New Mexico.
The Massachusetts senator was key in helping his colleague, Senator John F. Kerry, score a comeback win in Iowa in 2004, sending Kerry on a path to the nomination. Kennedy campaigned on his own and released several senior members of his staff to work for Kerry.
Day after Day after Day, Barack is leading us closer to the mountaintop
I just strongly hope the older women start to see the qualities of Obama. I know it would be great to have the first woman as president, but Hillary isn't the right one to push the kind of change we need in this country. HILLARY SUPPORTERS - Please help us take our country in the right direction. 25+ Years of Bush and Clinton dynasties is not and can not be change. I URGE woman and Latino voters to take another look at OBAMA. YES WE CAN!!
THE CLINTONS OPENED A BAG OF WORMS IN THIS ELECTION.
Mr. Kennedy shows his stupidity again- as does the daughter of President Kennedy.
Mr. Obama a 2 pack a day smoker offers nothing to Massachusetts or Connecticut.
I have always been a Kennedy admirer- no longer.
Ted-get a brain- Barack has no chance of being elected President.
Ideals do matter, they guide us; words do matter, they unite us; hope does matter, it inspires us. Thank you for keeping the dream alive , Senator Kennedy, Caroline, and Senator Obama.
way to go obama! where is gore?
Interesting development.
As someone who has supported Hillary from the beginning, over the past week, I've begun to reconsider my vote on Feb 5th. I still think that Hillary would be a wonderful president, I don't want to have to see or hear Bill for the next 4 years. And this is from someone who loved the guy up until the last week! No longer certain of how I'll vote on Feb 5th.
It's wonderful that Senator Kennedy will endorse and campaign for Senator Obama! Also.......Caroline's article in the NYT was marvelous. It put a lump in my throat.
It is our turn America, it is our patriotic duty to stand up together against the corrupt political machine that has taken over Washington and our media and vote for Obama in 2008!
obama OMG Obama might win, GOD bless Obama
Great news ! The Clintons don't deserve a third term.We need to look forward.Obame is our Hope and once again the light will shine on America !
Wow. After all these high powered endorsements I decided to go to the Obama site and actually look for myself who he is, details about his policies, and what he stands for. I now see why he's getting all these endorsements. I'm switching to Obama.
Powerful!
Obama 08!
This is so exciting for the American people and the Democratic party. Senator Obama shows in his speeches his strong character and intelligence that we so desparately need in the White House. As a 51 year young, white woman from Algona, Iowa, when I watch and listen to Senator Obama I do not see a Black man, but a strong, energetic, enthusiastic man that will do a wonderful job leading our United States of America. I have always had the highest respect for the Kennedy Family like many others. So Senator Obama receiving the endorsement from the whole Kennedy Family will help tremendously for his campaign. Congratulations!
I'm really overwhelmed with JOY
what is wrong with these dam fool demacrats. dont they know he will have his but kicked . forget about them winning the white ain,t going to happen. . clinton will still make it. not ready for black president just yet.
As far as I'm concerned there is only one way Hillary or Obama becomes president. That is if John McCain is the republican nominee. McCain is as bad as Kerry. No way I vote for Illegal immigrant,anti tax cut,ted kennedy loving john mccain. He can go to hell
Barack Obama richly deserves the blessings of the distinguished Senator Ted Kennedy and his niece, Caroline. Senator Kennedy is highly respected among his colleagues in the Senate for his hard work and intelligence and he certainly has had a chance to see both Clintons and Obama up close and in action. For him to choose Obama tells the story.
Who cares what a tired old drunk thinks!
This is wonderful news. This is what this country needs is some new blood. It is time for the Clinton dynasty to go away forever.
Oh goody... goody ... goody, the "swimmer" endorses the crooked Chicago politician. God, the republicans will keep the white house for 8 more years :)
Hard to say whether former president Clinton's big mouth contributed to this endorsement or not. Or maybe just the S. Carolina win. But the timing is right and the statement is powerful. It's good to be reminded there are big guns out there besides the Clintons.
If I didn't have a reason to vote against Obama before, I have now.
With Obama's win in SC.,and with Sen.Kennedy's endorsement,Obama should be taken serious .
I hope the Clinton's will trying too divide the nation and acting like the GOOD OLE BOYS !
The Whole World Is Watching !
Congratulations, Obama, for winning the Washington Insider Establishment Senator Ted Kennedy. When you speak, so eloquently, of being for change and against Washington Insiders and the Establishment, I would like for you to look to your left as Ted Kennedy, the Democratic Establishment, smiles.
Then start to speak out of the other side of your mouth.
WE ARE GLAD THAT TED KENNEDY IS STANDING UP AND SUPPORT OBAMA EVEN IF IT WILL NOT MAKE MUCH DIFFERENCE FOR SOME PEOPLE
THIS MOVE IS VERY SYMBOLIC AND GOOD AND IMPORTANT NOW FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
I have changed my mind for the good about Ted Kennedy now that he's backing Clinton's rival Obama. Keep it up, Ted!
This endorsement adds significant legitimacy, as well as impetus, to a presidential bid that seemed inconceivable in its chances at success, just a few months ago. For those of us who are observers because of our vantage point -- not being involved in policy-making decisions on a daily basis -- one can't help but feel that there has to be more reasons than meet the untrained eye, that Senator Kennedy must be seeing in Senator Obama. I applaud the distinguished Senator for making such a bold move, one that will undoubtedly result in some cooler relationships along the way, and congratulate Senator Obama for being deserving of the distinction.
Barack Obama is starting a powerful movement. This thing is going to capture the entire country.
I hope Obama can pull it off. I real hope for bi-partisan cooperation and real progressive and fiscally responsible health care reform....
Amazing history in the making! Obama's sincerity and stirring speeches bring me back to the days of Robert F. Kennedy! The Clintons are underestimating the need for a leader who can reach the country's citizenry through the power of communication! His will be an incredible political run, no matter the outcome.
Senator Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy’s endorsement of Senator Obama are profiles in courage that many African-American leaders just do not have the willpower to exhibit. It is with great bewilderment that Andrew Young and Congressman John Lewis former lieutenants of Martin Luther King Jr and Reverend Calvin Butts of Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York would publicly endorse Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States. 16 members of the Congressional Black Caucus also lack the strength of character to bring to fruition the work of past great Americas. Sojourner Truth was not risking her life along the Underground Railroad to free the Bill and Hillary Clintons from slavery. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was not endorsing the Bill and Hillary Clintons for public office from the pulpit of Abyssinian Baptist Church. President Kennedy was not thinking of the Bill and Hillary Clintons when he nationalized the Alabama National Guard to enroll African-Americans into the University of Alabama. Robert Kennedy was not thinking of the Bill and Hillary Clintons when he went into the black of area of Indianapolis without a police escort to inform them that Dr. King had been assassinated. Senator Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy know the spirit of America after falling asleep in 1968 is awakening. Who better than the two of them to ring the alarm!
Oh yeah! We are so very happy that Senator Kennedy is endorsing Mr. Obama. Lets GO Americans! Lets show the world how AWESOME we can be after all the ugly blunders we have made in the last eight years. Lets regain our pride in ourselves and our great country! Lets show the world we ARE special after all and we CAN elect a president of the people and for the PEOPLE! Lets regain our respect as standard bearers for free speech and individuality, free thought and independence, inteligence and strength. Vote from your hearts and we will be strong again! Go, America!
Wow...this is big. Really BIG!
The time for Obama is now. Not 8 years from now... now.
I'm eager to see this country start to unite. Someday our colors, races, genders, beliefs, sexualities, and finances won't define us as people. The US can recover its standing with the rest of the world.
I don't feel sorry for the Clintons. They've had a good run. Bill and Hillary have had major opportunities and their fair share of time. They can be proud of some of what they've done. Now, however, they simply do not deserve 8 more years, especially in light of their campaign's dishonest tactics and that of some of their campaigners (such as the whole Muslim hoax).
The American public has an opportunity to do something positive. No more waiting...
Obama 2008
This is a wonderful step forward for the country and Ted Kennedy. He is making the right choice and rebuking the Clintons' dirty tricks....
John "F" Kerry?? I know that's his name, but who refers to him as such unless trying to invoke a JFK reference. JFKerry is nothing even close to the real JFK.
This doesn't surprise me at all with Kennedy's liberal past and raucous way of life. When will Americans get over this fascination of the Kennedys and allow Ted to manipulate our minds and consciences?
teddy is crazy....
I cannot wait to see Clinton's REACTION.
Kennedy's definitely making a CHANGE a REAL CHANGE!!!!
John, Missouri
I am so happy with the enorsement of Ted Kennedy. We so need fresh and new blood to lead the Democratic party. It sure takes me back to the 60's, a very exciting time in my life.
Ted who?
How about Bobby Kennedy.
He host a web page called goleft.tv and he is the only one there that is supporting Hillary. I can't believe this guy. They should kick him off of goleft.tv!
First positive steping I've ever seen from Senator Kennedy,even he understands that we don't need the White Trash back in the Whitehouse. Speaking of course not about Senator Clinton but her Pervert Spouse. Should she get elected her first order of business would be to fund additional intern.s and cigars for the First Pervert.
Thank you..thank you senator, thank you for representing progressive America.
Obama 08
Thank you Senator Kennedy and Caroline. My heart is uplifted today after
Obama's landslide win in South Carolina, and now after these two very
important and visionary endorsements.
Thanks again, from so many of us.
Sincerely,
Carola Bell
Why would an established Democrat like Ted Kennedy be willing to do this, so early in the race? It is an inescapable fact that Hillary is the least liked of any of the major candidates in the race in either party. She may also be unpopular with her mainline Democratic colleagues in the Senate. Isn't it odd to you Democrats that other established Democrats are so willing to criticize her, or criticize her husband, or endorse her opponent so early in the race?
This endorsement adds significant legitimacy – not to mention impetus -- to a presidential bid that seemed inconceivable in its chances at success, just a few months ago. For those of us relegated to observer status by virtue of our vantage point -- not being involved in policy-making decisions on a daily basis -- one can't help but feel that there has to be more reasons than meet the untrained eye, that Senator Kennedy must be seeing in Senator Obama. I applaud the distinguished Senator for making such a bold move -- one that will undoubtedly result in some cooler relationships along the way -- and congratulate Senator Obama for being deserving of this coveted distinction.
Nice...
I fail to see why being ebdorsed by a corpulent drunk and a coward is considered to be a boon to anybody. I frankly think that if Obama had real onions, he'd say "Thanks, Ted, but no thanks."
WELL,I HAVE SUPPORTED TED KENNEDY FOR MOST OF MY LIFE.NOW,I CAN NOT SUPPORT HIM ANYMORE.DONT SEND ME ANYMORE MAIL TED,ASKING FOR MONEY OR ANYTHING.
meanspiritedness that both Clintons are portraying in this primary election!! Bill
Clinton has done more to divide the blacks & whites, than anything that has happened in the last several years, and we sure don't need a divided country! />
I am thrilled about this! Bold and courageous move. I
Sweet, Obama's got a murderer on his side
Teddy backing Obama...well, he now has that going for him!! Obama, stay away from the water when out with Teddy
I never, ever, thought that I'd be in agreement with Ted Kennedy over anything. Good Grief !!! - I hope it's he who changed !!!
Ted "swimmer" Kennedy is endorsing Obama solely for his defeat. To even consider Kennedy a coveted endorsement, let alone Caroline is bogus. I would definately be embaressed to be a liberal in this country, but as you can see, nothing embaresses this group. This country will come to its' senses eventually. Ergo this empty endorsement. I am loving the meltdown of this party!
Ted Kennedy is tearing apart the Democratic party. Shame on him. Again we are choosing a candidate and hoping the American people will vote with their gut and not their heads. Obama is no JFK or Lincoln- check out the op ed piece in the LA Times by the noted Presidential historian from Princeton University, Sean Wilentz.
Will the Democrats never learn? http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-wilentz26jan26,0,5561702.story
Deval Patrick used the same political operative, David Axelrod, he used the same words of "change", and "authenticity." Unfortunately his "yes we cans" have turned into "don't give up on me." The Republicans will smoke out the wizard behind the curtain and doom us once again to 4 more years and a Supreme Court lost for generations.
Shame on Ted Kennedy, he should know better- experience and competence is what we need to get us out of the gravest time in our history.
The "kiss of death" for Obama campaign.
Senator Kennedy's endorsement of Obama is quite enthralling. Indeed, it takes wisdom and forsight to do what he did. The Kennedys know all about what public service should be. They understand leadership, love of country and doing good. What a wonderful news. Obama's presidency will be good for the country. I am so proud that I am from Massachusetts.
Bravo Ted! This election is now about the future of our country and of the world and our nominee for President should be leading us forward with a plan and a vision to deal with critical issues significant to all Americans not just the rich and powerful. Senator Obama's assistance in the bipartisan efforts to craft legislation for immigration reform regardless of potential political fallout is just one example of how he will help solve those issues most critical to our economy. This is a new century with enormous challenges and Sen. Obama has shown that he is capable of listening to and mobilizing the American people.
There is a high probability that the Kennedy endorsement and Kerry endorsement might "sink" the Obama drive. It might "Swift-boat" his image. I might intoxicate the Clintons. It could flip or flop the voters. I'm concerned that this crowd will suck the fresh air out of the Obama campaign
There is a major difference between the '60's and the beginning of the 21st century in terms of the socioeconomic and political trends. Baby boomers were split as to opting in or opting out of the 60's society. There existed very strong conservative social values and the fear of communism. The modern Civil Rights movement and the draft induced Vietnam War became natural rallying points with the youth, while the boomer's parents were finally fully realizing the American Dream, a full two decades after WWII. The country was in turmoil as we moved away from one major war to another one and the Country; and the young fresh JFK seemed to satisfy the need for new leadership.
Today, the American Dream has been dimmed not by a political system that has gone sour but not by political acrimony, which is really at the heart of the pruning of our United States Constitution. The continual concentration of wealth in the few has reached a critical tipping point for which there is no political fix, even if both of the parties were in full agreement under a so-called consensus President.
In the past forged 200 years our nation has formed a unique coupling with representative democracy and the ancient merchant capitalism. But we as a Nation still have not come to grips with the concept of sharing the great wealth of the United States because such a concept springs forth socialistic hysteria. Even today I have heard no economist, no politician, no patriot, other than a courageous Bankruptcy Judge who is overseeing the reorganization of Delphi, questioning, even benignly, the crisis of our present form of capitalism.
The Declaration of Independence, a founding document of the United States of America provided us with a solution to face abuses of power. The question is “Who holds the ultimate power in this country?” Congress? Judiciary? Executive? The ultimate power does not lie within our historical foundations. Our economic system has trumped our representative democracy. The economic power divides and conquers not us, who believe that our Founders had more that a good idea but divides and conquers the unelected boards of directors of the major corporations in third world superrich feudalistic societies, in which we still hold their hands, carry their ceremonial swords and watch their children dance before us.
Political acrimony is not my fear, for I welcome it. My concern is that the acrimony is solely over whom gets a bigger share of the small pie that is offered us. We have propped up a bankrupted Federal Government and placed the power not in the people but in those small number of individuals and conglomerates why decide which one of their interests will be protected.
WOW
I think it's good for Hillary to lose all of the far left endorsements. Your spin on the effect notwithstanding.
What a wonderful endorsement. I hope this will cause a groundswell for Obama. The Clinton machine is falling apart.
Will Uncle Ted introduce Barrack as he did two years ago: Uh, Osama Bin, uh, uh, Osama Obama, uh, uh, Osama, uh, Senator Obama....
Ted Kennedy once embraced a young woman named Mary Jo Kopechne too!
To find out about Kennedy's honesty, integrity and compassion... find a copy of Leo Damore's book titled; "Senatorial Priviledge - The Chappaquiddick Cover-up".
Ted on vid with Osama Bin Osama Obama...
But he's "respected." What a joke! Uncle Drunkie.
http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=1299725295&vw=g&b=0&pos=1&p=Kennedy+Obama&fr=yfp-t-501
ted j kennedy is a creton & too old for congress
Kennedy is being rediculous. I cannot believe this is true. Certainly changes my opinion of him.
Proves once again - like my husband says - makes no different what color the man is - IT IS A MAN'S WORLD! - We still have so far to go!
Well I wouldn't call that a boost for Obama. And last years immigration legislation was more political "give away America legislation. How about enforcing our laws. And people wonder why crime is so rampant now. There is virtually no punishment for crime, and no incentive to work hard to excel.
I belive that a male should be president, not a woman. If we had a woman president who would be our first lady? Hillary Clinton should just step down. With her husband's reputation, I would be ashamed to run for president. So anyone but Hillary for 2008!
I'm for the Republican Canidate. The Kennedy's are to liberal.
Very exciting indeed!!! The endorsment from the Kennedy's sends a good message to the Clinton-duo! They have tried everthing to discredit Sen. Obama! They have mistransformed his views and Hilary manipulated women with her tears before NH...
She has used her experience as the first lady and the tactics are not working.
Americans have matured, the question of race that the self-proclamed "First black president" have been juggling with to scare whites to vote for Sen.Obama has been demystified.
Bill Clinton went to the extent of inciting Americans that Jesse Jackson won SC twice to insuate that Obama's landslide victory was due to Black hate against whites!! Forgetting to mention that he himself and John Edwards have won the African-American State in the past!!!
Bill: You can foul people sometime, but you cannot do it all the time!
Thanks Ted! Thanks Caroline! Your patriotic move will bring back dignity and hope for America...
I'm a 49 year old white male Reagan Republican who's fired up about Barack Obama. This election is not merely about issues and policies. It's more about leadership, coalition building and casting a vision of a better, more powerful, more compassionate and wiser America. Obama gets it. He could easily quote JFK saying, "it's time to get America moving again," as well as citing Reagan's "shining city on a hill" and still be consistant with his message and my own dream for this country.
If Senator Ted Kennedy actively campaigns for Candidate Obama among Latinos in California, citing the 1968 partnership between Cesar Chavez and RFK, he could very well help Obama carry the delegate-rich Golden State clinching the nomination.
Poor Barack Obama just received the kennedy kiss of death. Kennedy's ringing endorsement has been waited on for months by maybe two or thee people. Too bad as Obama had great potential.
Wow..Obama is not part of the establishment...he sure gets a lot of establishment support....why can't anyone see this guy for the hypocrite he is??
Ted Kennedy is the only Democrat who both could and would stand up at this moment and speak out against the tactics the Clintons have employed over the last few weeks. Only he, Jimmy Carter and Al Gore have anywhere near enough clout to push Obama passed the recent barrage of attacks, and neither Carter nor Gore are going to get in front of the Clintons. That leaves Kennedy. To hear that he's going to stand with Obama makes me think Barack might actually win this thing.
Ted Kennedy is the only Democrat who both could and would stand up at this moment and speak out against the tactics the Clintons have employed over the last few weeks. Only he, Jimmy Carter and Al Gore have anywhere near enough clout to push Obama passed the recent barrage of attacks, and neither Carter nor Gore are going to get in front of the Clintons. That leaves Kennedy. To hear that he's going to stand with Obama makes me think Barack might actually win this thing.
Awesome! Obama's what America needs to regain its place in this world and the Kennedy have it right on. God bless America.
Go out and vote! Make your voice count and vote for Change!
Bush - Clinton - Clinton - Bush - Bush - CLINTON?? That is not change.
Enough is enough.
I am a lifelong Democrat and I am almost sixty-three years old. I 'used' to think that Ted Kennedy always represented the best interests of the working class people of America, thinking that he wanted health insurance and decent wages for everyone and not just he wealthy. I resent his 'not' remaining neutral in this primary. His support for just one of the three highly viable candidates is very unfair to the others, and it only indicates to me that he wants to jump on the bandwagon with all the younger and much more than realistic, yet very hopeful people that want real change from the two-party system's very partisan representatives. Senator Kennedy has evidently become very old and gone unnoticed these days. He must be missing the Camelot years of old where his brothers were both made martyrs, and now he wants to be part of an effort to create another 'virtual illusion.' He evidently wants to be part of something that Obama is promising. The truth of the matter is this...we all want change, but unfortunately for all of us is the fact that the same old Democrats, Republicans and several other types of bureaucrats will still be in control of the government! In my lifetime experience, I have seen this, "Only the Clinton Presidency really balanced the budget and brought us greater prosperity for the workers of America. Bush squandered that same prosperity and plunged us into debt by giving tax breaks to the rich and then financing the Iraq war for his oil company friends. I could accept any of these candidates...but I would like to see all these 'has-beens' stay quiet on the sidelines whilst the process of the Primary goes on! Just so you know, I am a Viet-Nam veteran and have been in State law Enforcement since 1968. Never before have I vented in this manner, and I appreciate this opportuity given to one of the Silent Majority to speak out! Thank You
And this matters why,,,,,,,,?
Dulahunt said, "The America of Jack and Bobby Kennedy touched all of us. Through all of these decades, the one who kept that flame alive was Ted Kennedy,...So having him pass on the torch [to Obama] is of incredible significance. It's historic.'' Historic???
Oh...I get it! Jack and Bobby, being the womanizing philanderers they were (Thanks, Marilyn), and JFK's use of meds to care for bad back and worse - fit right in. Don't forget Chappaquiddick Ted as well. Yeah, they fit right in with Osama-Obama's pill-experimentating ways.
Pass the torch, Teddy. Try being sober while doing so...
Hurray! I hope more people of stature within the establishment and democratic party come out and support Senator Obama now before February 5th to help him overcome the Clinton's substantial lead among super delegates and in the polls and make it "okay" for democrats to vote for him rather than for the Clintons--including and especially in New York State.
Teddy Kennedy has some skeletons in his on personal closet. Now he has turned on his ole' pal Bubba (Bill Cilinton and his wifey that stood by him HIlarly.)
I'm not for Obama or Hillary,however, Ted Kennedy would be the very last person on earth that would have a berring on my vote.
After his so called accident with Mary Jo Kopecne' being killed and rumored to be pregnant wth his illigitimate baby and after he left the scence of the so called accident , his opinion means nothing to me.
Most young people do not even know about the above mentioned incident.
I had always loved the Kennedy family - UNTIL NOW!! The fact that BOTH Edward and Caroline Kennedy are endorsing Obama is CRAZY!!! How two prominent Democrats could endorse a naive, inexperienced person over Hillary Clinton makes me sick to my stomach!!!
I am deeply disappointed in the Kennedys. They will forever be diminished in my mind!!!
PRESIDENT HILLARY CLINTON - 2008!!!
It's time to put the bickering, the lies, and the Clintons out to pasture. The have divided the country enough, we can't let them divide the party.
Gee...what a surprise and the black Jimmy Carter moves right...Huh, I mean left, along.
Gee...what a surprise and the black Jimmy Carter moves right...Huh, I mean left, along.
I have been a registered democrat my entire life. I have decided to become a republican. I hope Kennedy loses the next time he runs for the senate, though that probably wont happen. It seems he has a life time job. Why dont they get that old horse out of there and let some new guy take over. I mean all the shame and embarresment he has brought to that state after all.
Someone must have suggested Teddy check out these websites as a reminder of what the Clintons are capable of.....
http://www.wizardsofaz.com/waco/waco2.html
http://www.therealcuba.com/elian_gonzalez.htm
With friends like these - - - - -?
Great news for Obama. Bye bye "Slick Hillary"?
One word....Bandwagon
this may be the kiss of death for obama. people have not forgiven kennedy in the mary joe dunkin case.my mother told me you are what you associate with.cut that friend of yours loose or you will be tainted by your association.
Yea! Thank you Mr. Kennedy and Caroline! Your brothers (father and other uncle) were great men, and it' is indeed touching to see some of that Kennedy spark in our man Obama.
This is a big endorsement. Ted called Clinton to tell him to just shut up. Clinton did not and next thing you know we have an endorsement for Obama. Hmmm, wonder how that phone call must have went?
I won't vote for Obama but if he wins I won't slit my wrists like I would have if Hillary would win. So for now...Go Obama and we will meet in the General Election!
By the way,that was a great speech he gave Sat. night. I was moved by it. Just compare it to Hillary's shreaking at us. There is no depth to her personality only an empty drive for power. Bill and Hill are so very transparent. I hope all you Dems out there wise up and follow a real leader.
When everybody was debating whether Hillary was dissing MLK recently in talking about how it took Lyndon Johnson to pass a civil rights bill, overlooked was the fact that she was DEFINITELY dissing JFK as a president who would rather give speeches about civil rights than get legislation passed. But it looks like the Kennedy family sure noticed!
Ouch... wonder if ole' Teddy will give BO swimming lessons
This is the kis of death for Obama should he win the democratic primary. Ted Kennedys endorsement wilol destroy Obama in the general election.
Lion of the senate? you have got to be kidding me
This is just getting better and better. The colossal frauds Hill and Bill spiral out of the Dem intramural dogfight down in flames. Next, Obama gets an endorsement from Ketchup King, John Kerry. And then, not to be outdone, Teddy Kennedy, the mumbling, booze-marinated, part-time life saving instructor, throws his ample weight behind the Illinois Kid. Wow...Obama's got it in the bag for sure now ! These absolutely critical endorsements make it abundantly clear that even a guy with a tailored suit, a Pepsodent Smile, the ability to outdance Ellen DeGeneres, and vague, hollow sound-bytes about undefined "change" only for the sake of change and no concept of the results of his actions can't make it to the Oval Office on his own. Next he'll be telling us what kind of underwear he prefers...sound familiar ?
We of course can not know what might have been.
I am a Republican ; but often think this nation suffered a great loss and opportunity at the loss of Bobby Kennedy. I have no respect for Ted , but Bobby was I think an honest decent man that was a credit to his family and the nation.
If those who knew Bobby endorse Obama , I will have to consider him ; and do so with the hope that he can lift the torch that was dashed to the floor of a hotel kitchen .
He lost credibility. It's sad. It time for Ted to leave the political stage. His endorsement means, I will now vote for Hillary.
It's time to put the bickering, the lies, and the Clintons out to pasture. The have divided the country enough, we can't let them divide the party.
Impressive that Ted stands up in a tough situation. Like him or
not, he stands firm and clear. Obama standing up on immigration
is like Ted, like the position or not. A third term for Bill
is also unseemly. Obama handled it eloquently. And effectively, "sometimes
I don't know which Clinton I'm running against."
Good for both Ted and Obama. Sticking up for Reagan early
showed courage and will resonate well in general election--
especially since he said it early. He may not win (dems need to turn
some red states blue) but pride and honor will be back.
Talk about 'fundamental change', or not. Ted Kennedy is as old school politico as it gets..
Maybe in the Northeast Kennedy's endorsement is of value, but it's the kiss of death where I live. Anything that Senator Chappaquidick would endorse would have to be toxic. Good to know officially that Obama is a part of the world wide left.
For the Kennedys to endorse Obama as the heir to President Kennedy is a great boost for Sen. Obama. But has anyone thought of Sen. Kerry's feelings? The years at prep school, the photos of Sen. Kerry throwing the football, practicing the 'Kennedy comb' on his hair, piloting a swift boat to be like PT 109, even buying a rocking chair. Has Sen. Obama done any of this? Well as President Kennedy said, "Life is unfair". To many of us Sen. Kerry will always be the real 'fake' JFK.
This endorsement is huge for Obama. I was a Hillary supporter but her tactics over the past few weeks changed my mind. As well, I was worried about Obama's electability but if TK thinks he can win, so do I.
Shouldn't someone warn Obama not to go for a ride in Ted's car?
Woot!
Meaningless, he's run for President, killed a woman w/o being prosecuted. I wouldn't take much comfort in that endorsement.
Abandon ship!!!! The SS Billary is sinking faster than Monica sank to her knees!!!!
I am a lifelong supporter of Ted Kenney and hold him in high esteem, but I am taken aback by his support of Barak. Barak is an inspirational speaker. He can certainly deliver the message, but Hillary is the one who can deliver the goods.
If it is change people are interested in, her campaign is truly groundbreaking. She and Bill are charting unchartered courses. If she is elected president, not only will she be the first female President and Bill be the first First Man, they will be the only First Couple to take up residency in the White House for a third term together since the term restriction was passed.
All the candidates running will enter the White House as a First Couple. None can compare in that regard to what the Clintons bring to the table. Collectively they have 16 years experience in the White House and they are going to need every bit of it to reclaim this company for the American people.
Since Ted is a joke outside of Massachusetts, this is one endorsement that Obama would rather not have!
I thought he would have endorsed Sen. McCain since the two of them conspired to ruin this country by giving twenty million illegal aliens amnesty.
I can't believe how hypocritical these Dems are. They talk about equality but really mean entitlement. Obama goes on and on about personal freedom and equality but supports affirmative action, which does discriminate based on color. They talk about people being able to attain a better quality of life, but want to give them as many handouts as possible. This only causes dependency. Lower income citizens and minorities are being fooled by left wing politicians, and these same liberal politicians that rely on their vote will say anything to get it.
Also, most liberal politicians support amnesty for illegal aliens. If amnesty is given to all illegal aliens it will negatively affect the same people they claim to represent. They drive down wages and take away jobs from American citizens that need them. And they do not do the jobs that Americans won't do.
robert kennedy jr. and kathleen townsend kenney are suporting,hillary clinton
I think this is the worst! Hillary is not only the most qualified candidate that we have, but has been a long time personal friend of his. All this unity and visionary talk does not make you a President. (Bush) Our country is in a mess and we need someone with the political know how and brilliant mind of Hillary to do the hard work. It also brings in to question the loyalty and reward in our party. What he is saying is that her years of work in public service for the party mens nothing. The least he could have done as a friend was not endorse anyone. I think this tells me what kind of party I belong to and I don't think I can bring myself to vote for a candidate with no record to deal with the mess Bush has left us.
Obama appears to be a man of conviction and transcends all the divisive issues. With all these different ethno- background endorsements we hope Americans regardless which political family they belong to should back him if they want a strong, credible country as it used to be…and no one is left behind…