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Is the Media Closing the Door on Senator Kennedy's Recovery?

LibertySugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:27 -0700

Ever since the sad news of Senator Ted Kennedy's brain tumor diagnosis broke, I've been seeing a barrage of news coverage that seems pretty postmortem. Article topics include:

The coverage makes me think media companies are rolling out their prefabricated eulogies a little too soon. In fact, if someone wasn't paying close attention, they might assume the Senator already died!

Are these reports an honor to Senator Kennedy, or disrespectful? Since he did just receive a very serious diagnosis, should the country take the opportunity to celebrate all of his achievements while he is still alive? Should the media adopt a more hopeful and positive outlook in order to support Kennedy's efforts to battle the tumor?

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Poll: Icon vs. Icon—Who Would You Want in Your Corner?

LibertySugar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:00:25 -0800

Much has been said about "Billary's" two-on-one strategy toward Barack Obama. Having such a high-profile surrogate may have given Hillary a free lane to stay above the fray, while Barack was forced to address Bill Clinton's negativity.But maybe the backing of a liberal legend, Senator Ted Kennedy, has leveled the playing field for Obama. Kennedy, who showed his unbelievable power to rally a crowd 50-years his junior at American University, will be a formidable and high-profile partner on the campaign trail. Can the Kennedy mystique match Bill Clinton's popular status and supreme political skill? Who would you rather have in your corner?Source

Poll: Icon vs. Icon—Who Would You Want in Your Corner?

Teddy. The Lion of the Senate gives Barack establishment-cred.

Billy. The ex-Pres only has to land one punch, and it's over.

Check This: Kennedy Mantel Passed to Obama

LibertySugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:48:51 -0800

Senator Barack Obama secured a huge endorsement from Democratic icon Senator Ted Kennedy. Teddy just delivered a stirring speech, hitting Hillary Clinton on all of her talking points regarding experience. The electricity in the room was palpable even for those watching from the other side of the television camera.

Senator Kennedy, often alluding to his brother President John F. Kennedy, said he has always planned to

"Support the candidate who inspires me, who inspires all of us, who can lift our vision and summon our hopes and renew our belief that our country's best days are still to come."

Caroline Kennedy, the sole survivor of President Kennedy, and Representative Patrick Kennedy joined in the Obama lovefest. The Kennedy endorsements will aid Obama on a national and local level. As the battle for delegates moves to congressional districts, the Kennedy stamp of approval may help local leaders feel confident endorsing Obama.

Does the Kennedy endorsement make a difference to you?