RIP Senator Kennedy

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<p>Breaking news. Sad news. NBC reported that Senator Kennedy has died.</p>

<p>Here is a link to the CNN report:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/26/obit.ted.kennedy/index.html[/url]”>http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/26/obit.ted.kennedy/index.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>This is, indeed, very sad news. And it is, somehow, shocking, even though he has been fighting a terminal cancer.</p>

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<p>At his age, to hold on for a year, is quite remarkable. Yet so soon after Eunice’s death. I’m sure they knew he was getting close when she died.</p>

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<p>So very sad. Does anybody know if the President had been to see him since on vacation there? It was rumored that he would visit.</p>

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<p>He showed such courage and fortitude in the past year, campaigning for Obama, and continuing his Capitol Hill duties while so challenged physically.</p>

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<p>My sympathies to the Kennedy family.</p>

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<p>The NYT has a very long obituary. It does not gloss over Ted Kennedy’s many flaws, but it also reminds us of his many legislative accomplishments. People have wondered why MA voters kept returning him to the Senate; this list of accomplishments is a reminder why.</p>

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<p>The end of an era.</p>

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<p>Sad news, even when it’s expected, but what an accomplished (and flawed, so very human) life. His life certainly served a purpose.</p>

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<p>The morning news shows talked about how many major pieces of legislation had his name on it, and that about 300 became law. They felt that he perhaps had more influence on our political system and laws than many presidents. Yes, he had his flaws, no doubt about it. But he also had a major impact on issues that help the citizens of the US:

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<p>He was a Senator for my entire life. It seems odd that he is gone. Flaws and all, he served his country and family well. RIP</p>

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<p>This is not surprising, but the back-to-back deaths of Eunice and Ted Kennedy are definitely a blow to the family. This is an end of an era.</p>

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<p>Yes, the end of an era. The last of his generation. RIP.</p>

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<p>D #1 interned for Ted Kennedy. Loved the job, hated his dogs. At the time she didn’t realize how big a deal it was but now gets interviews for internships and jobs just because people want to ask what it was like. He was a powerful voice in the senate that will be missed.</p>

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<p>What a new opportunity for your D.</p>

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<p>Sympathies to the family, especially to Jean Kennedy Smith as she is the last surviving sibling.</p>

<p>On the drive in I listened to a political expert discuss how, even though Senator Kennedy wanted the law changed so a replacement can be appointed quickly, he had worked with so many in his state that are now poised and qualified to take his place in the Senate, it is up to the voters in MA to determine who is most worthy (apparently the election has to take place within 5-6 months or so)</p>

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<p>Senator Kennedy dedicated himself to causes that defined public service at its highest.</p>

<p>To free himself from the stresses of life he sailed – his love and passion. </p>

<p>May the breezes of Nantucket Sound ever fill his sail…</p>

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<p>If you want to read more about the late Sen. Ted Kennedy’s accomplishments (warning: it’s 54 pages), check out this government link below:</p>

<p><a href=“http://kennedy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Kennedy%20Accomplishments.pdf[/url]”>http://kennedy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Kennedy%20Accomplishments.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p><a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/us/politics/27kennedy.html?_r=1[/url]”>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/us/politics/27kennedy.html?_r=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>…NYTtimes obituary…</p>

<p>My thoughts and prayers go out to his family—too much loss</p>

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<p>Teddy was the wise veteran senator when he spoke at my commencement 32 years ago.</p>