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Sen. Kennedy To Appear Tonight At Convention

By Big Tent Democrat, Section Democratic National Convention 2008
Posted on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 04:22:44 PM EST
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CNN Reports:

Sen. Edward Kennedy is expected to make a dramatic appearance Monday night at the start of the Democratic National Convention, his office said, marking his second public appearance since brain surgery in June. . . . Sen. Edward Kennedy, who endorsed Sen. Barack Obama in January, is "itching to go," a source says.

Good to see Kennedy is well enough to come speak. It will be a highlight tonight.

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    it will be (none / 0) (#1)
    by Turkana on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 04:26:08 PM EST
    the highlight of the convention.

    I am looking forward (5.00 / 1) (#2)
    by americanincanada on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 04:28:15 PM EST
    to seeing him but not to the content of the speach which I understand will be another passing of the torch speech comparing Obama and JFK.

    I am, however, thrilled he will be in Denver.

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    The Lion is BACK! (none / 0) (#3)
    by JThomas on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 04:30:38 PM EST
    And it feels right now. A convention without Teddy would not be right. Has been at every single one since 1950. And in 64 when he was recovering from an accident.
    This will be an emotional evening.

    Absolutely! (none / 0) (#5)
    by trublueCO on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 04:49:58 PM EST
    Let's add one more check to the fire up Dems for the campaign list.

    I've got my popcorn and ice cold beverage ready to go.

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    Nobody Knows (none / 0) (#4)
    by BDB on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 04:47:06 PM EST
    how to mend fences after a nasty primary season like Ted Kennedy!

    Seriously, if his speech is about why liberals are great and conservatives suck, then it should be a great night.  If it's about how Obama is the new JFK, then wake me when it's over.  Even JFK wasn't JFK and I'm sick of the mythologizing.

    According to Halperin (none / 0) (#6)
    by americanincanada on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 05:23:01 PM EST
    it will be the latter.

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    Right? (none / 0) (#7)
    by RalphB on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 05:33:07 PM EST
    He did such a great job of it in '80.  Refusing to shake hands with Carter on the stage was really classy of him.  :-)

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    He could actually use that (none / 0) (