Democracy Now: Kennedy voted no against Iraq way, saying it was his best vote ever in 46 years in the Senate

Submitted by Eternity on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 12:21.

Edward Kennedy (1932-2009): Veteran Senator Championed Civil Rights, Healthcare, Working Poor in 46-Year Career

Democracy Now! - Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts died last night in his home in Hyannis Port after a bout with brain cancer. He was seventy-seven years old. Kennedy served in the Senate for forty-six years and was known by some as the “liberal lion” for his steadfast advocacy of progressive causes. In recent years, Kennedy endorsed President Obama’s bid for the White House in what was seen as a key turning point in the presidential campaign. 

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what a loss...

Submitted by ralph solonitz on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 12:36.

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Flags at half mast tomorrow

Submitted by LadyLiberal on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 19:58.

Flags at half mast tomorrow and everybody attend your local candlelight vigils tomorrow night. His Iraq decision was amazing, as were the other great legislations of his career:

www.ranker.com/list/top-10-ted-kennedy-legislations/litgoddess

 

lady liberal spam lead in....?

Submitted by Jeff Buster on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 20:51.

Let's see where this relationship goes.  My guess is that Lady is pounding the beach to tenderize it for future spam posts.   just MHOP.

Where are the candlelight vigils being held?

Submitted by ward14resident on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 20:37.

Does anyone have a list of the places where the vigils will be held?