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Kerry and Hatch on "What Would Teddy Do?"

Sen. John Kerry says if his colleague Ted Kennedy had lived, he would have tried to keep the public option in the health care bill, but the 'Liberal Lion' of the Senate would have compromised if that's what it took...

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August 30, 2009 in Ted Kennedy | Permalink | User Comments (40)

Will Joe Run?

Joe Kennedy was quite moving last night when he kicked off his uncle’s Irish wake. Funny too. He also seemed to be enjoying himself. Enough to get back into the arena and run for Teddy’s seat? Seemed like it to...

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August 29, 2009 in Ted Kennedy | Permalink | User Comments (62)

Death Panels and the Politics of Death

Mike Huckabee tossed a hand grenade into the debate over who's politicizing Ted Kennedy's death Thursday morning when he told his radio audience that under Obamacare, Kennedy would be told to "go home to take pain pills and die."

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August 28, 2009 in Republicans, Ted Kennedy | Permalink | User Comments (396)

Duke Redux?

It’s not a done deal yet, but Steve Kornacki makes the case that Mike Dukakis should get the nod if the Massachusetts legislature gives Governor Deval Patrick the power to make an interim appointment to Kennedy’s Senate seat. Read full...

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August 28, 2009 in Ted Kennedy | Permalink | User Comments (16)

Mixing It Up On O'Reilly

Sparred with Laura Ingraham on Kennedy's legacy and the "What Would Teddy Do?" debate last night on O'Reilly. Watch it HERE... - George Stephanopoulos

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August 28, 2009 in Republicans, Ted Kennedy | Permalink | User Comments (13)

Coming Up: Kennedy's Legacy, Health Care, The CIA's Interrogation Tactics, The Deficit and More

It's been a somber week in Washington, and a pause from the partisanship that is whipping up over several important issues -- issues that will be marked by the absence of Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. Sunday on 'This...

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August 28, 2009 in Ted Kennedy, This Week with George Stephanopoulos | Permalink | User Comments (53)

Kennedy Succession Bill Gains Steam

Bay State opposition to passing legislation appears to be softening. Now that Governor Patrick is on board and House Speaker DeLeo is promising to take a look, the odds of getting a Senator in place for a potential vote on...

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August 27, 2009 in Ted Kennedy | Permalink | User Comments (19)

Kennedy Remembered (2)

It's tempting to think that President Obama was a bit over the top when he called Teddy Kennedy "one of the most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy." But the sheer volume of Kennedy's legislative record is pretty stunning:...

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August 26, 2009 in Ted Kennedy | Permalink | User Comments (12)

Senator Edward Kennedy (1932-2009) RIP

So much will be written and said about Senator Kennedy's life and legacy over the next few days. His Shakespearean story. His towering Senate career. And what his death means for the cause of his life: health care. For now,...

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August 26, 2009 in Democrats, Ted Kennedy | Permalink | User Comments (10)