Kennedy: 'With Obama, we can do it again'

This is definitely a slap in the face for the Clintons. Ted Kennedy backing a youthful newcomer in such an important election is mind-boggling. Shows how far Hillary has fallen.

http://www.political-buzz.com/

Once again, where do Kathleen Kennedy and Maria Shriver stand? Why are some Kennedys considered "influential" and others are not?

Make sure Patrick and Teddy aren't driving anywhere after the endorsement.

Obama should understand that the name Kennedy holds a "cherished place" of lies, hypocrisy, womanizing, using money and clout to avoid prosecution and generally screwing this country up to a just as many American people as his rose-colored vision does. Buyer beware.

I wonder what Mary Joe's family thinks of all this. You know she just happens to be the girl who Tedd Kennedy is responsible for killing and he was so concerned about his future poltical career that he didnt call the police until 8 hrs later. You know so he could have sobered up. This is a great man here. One that just oozes credibility. Lets see if you kill someone and you are a Kennedy then it is ok I guess. Great judgment by Obama.

How many times did Teddy propose a toast ?

I am appalled that Caroline Kennedy would compare Obama to her father....he was a war hero and a senator, much experienced....it is unbelievable that she would demean the memory of her father by comparing him to Obama.

Hmmm, haven't the Loons on the Left been telling us right "wingnuts" to stop living in the past regarding finding a new Reagan?
And where he have one of the Chief Lefty Loons, Common Criminal and Murderer Teddy Kennedy, and the Obama folks living in the past with Camelot and JFK.
And, what was so special about JFK and "Camelot?" Didn't he almost get us into one war and did get us into another? Didn't he and his brother spy on MLK? Wiretap his phones?

This is a great day and a great endorsement. I realize it is mostly symbolic, but when our nation symbols have been so tarnished and frighteningly distorted in recent years, we need this fresh face. We need this new beginning that can open up the doors of our political process for all our citizens, and cast some light into the shadowy corners of greed and power.

Yes, Ive heard the speeches both Sen. Kennedy and Obama gave.

They were both pretty and inspiring indeed. But pretty speeches can only go so far. If you look at it closely, its just empty words and hollow rhetoric. Change here and there. The presidential campaign is NOT an oratorical contest.

The last time I remember, Kennedy didnt even win his own Democratic nomination. He still compares NOTHING to Bill Clinton, Hillarys supporter, whos been there and won it all.

And what exactly did JFK accomplish that cannot be done by other able presidents? I wonder...

This is a day of celebration
with the Kennedy's endorsement - Clinton leads in national polls today, but not for long!

Barack 09

Obama should say thanks for the endorsement, but as far as association into the future with the Kennedy family? I would turn and run screaming out of the room....

No thanks.

Oh please, spare me. If personal attacks are the real issue, where were Teddy, Caroline and Patrick when the full frontal sexist assaults were launched by the media on Senator Hillary Clinton?

I also take umbridge with Ted Kennedy's restricting change to male candidates.

A sea change in this country would be electing a woman president. And by the way, she is the most intelligent, most able and most committed candidate to achieving results and delivering all of us from the failed policies of the Republicans.

Kennedy, Kerry represent an elitist good old boy Washington network and Obama has now been crowned a good old boy. Deliver me from this kind of change.

It's disappointed to see Sen. Kennedy endorse Sen. Obama for President since Sen. Obama is simply not qualified to be President. Good speeches do not a President make. Sen. Kennedy has always been an agitator, outside the Dem Party's mainstream thinking. Remember 1980 when Sen. Kennedy ran a campaign spectacle against a sitting President of his OWN party? Wow, I remember, it caused the defeat of Pres. Carter and gave us 8 years of Ronald Reagan. Sen. Kennedy has made many mistakes in his political career, he supported No Child Left Behind with G.W. Bush, a complete failure and so many other failures there is not enough space to print them. JFK and Obama have NOTHING in common aside from being able to on occasion, deliver good speeches. Sen. Hillary Clinton deserved the support of Sen. Kennedy, she's clearly the most qualified, experienced, intelligent, politically skilled, with the best grasp of domestic & international issues in the race of ANY party. Sen. Kennedy should also show some respect to former President Clinton, a two time WINNER, unlike Sen. Kennedy.........Sen. Kennedy appears to be seeking revenge for demanding Bill not campaign for Hillary....Sad. I don't think what Sen. Kennedy thinks matters to anyone today, he is the voice of the distant past.

More misleading by the press. Only part of the Kennedy clan endorsed Obama. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and others endorsed Senator Clinton. The headline could and should have read "Kennedys split on presidential endorsement!"

Let's face it, with drunk uncles and womanizing Presidents, the Kennedy magic is long gone. I was once a great Kennedy supporter but I feel betrayed. The fire went out a long time ago. Sad. Look elsewhere Obama before you get covered in it.

I'm tired of people saying Hillary is "experienced."

If sleeping with Blll Clinton made someone qualified to run for office, there would a long list of women seeking the presidency.

A great day indeed. I was holding off on my bumper sticker but I will display it proudly now.(was going to to it anyway) ObamA 08 and beyond.

"Obama should understand that the name Kennedy holds a "cherished place" of lies, hypocrisy, womanizing, using money and clout to avoid prosecution and generally screwing this country up to a just as many American people as his rose-colored vision does. "

Sounds like John McCain. Keating five, womanizer, protected his second wife from prosecution for illegal drug use.

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/1999/10/18/drugs/

No wonder McCain and Teddy work so well together.

Guess Ted's end't will cement the DUI, Alcoholic, and drivers off bridges with alibi vote.

Just look at the way Clinton supporters are smearing Senator Kennedy now that he's backed their opponent. If he would have endorsed Clinton, you know they would have nothing but praise for him. It just goes to illustrate the difference between the two campaigns.

From the looks of today's posts it's obvious this endorsement will have the exact opposite effect the Obama campaign intended. I'm pleasantly surprised by the pragmatism shown by the residents of the Swamp today.

Hello - how bias can the media be? The headline news everywhere states "Kennedys Embrace Obama". However, in the fine print you will see that the truth is that the KENNEDYS ARE SPLIT -they DO NOT ALL FAVOR OBAMA. Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and her brother, Bobby, and sister, Kerry ENDORSE HILLARY NOT OBAMA. Come on TRIBUNE - can't you share the facts not your opinions!?!?!

Hooray... an endorsement by a fat, drunken oaf who's in the twilight of an undistinguished career!

By all accounts, Teddy was the dunce of Joe's brood, by the way.

I guess most of the people on this thread are just dying bring back the BLUE DRESS and the hoards of other women who were violated by Bubba. Leave the Clintons in the past, you may remember the good times but the Repugs will make us all relive EVERYTHING ELSE!!!

we have more(idiota) now.

Obama should understand that the name Kennedy holds a "cherished place" of lies, hypocrisy, womanizing, using money and clout to avoid prosecution and generally screwing this country up to a just as many American people as his rose-colored vision does. Buyer beware.

Posted by: Jeff | January 28, 2008 1:50 PM

Jeff,
The Kennedy name also holds a cherished place next to McCains on Immigration Reform, aka Amnesty.

Wow, it seems Team Clinton is out in force on the Swamp! Admit it, Clinton would have loved to have Ted Kennedy's endorsement, or at least have him stay neutral. The Kennedys are long-time friends of the Clintons, and as the most influential family member currently in Office, Ted has significant standing within the party. Caroline is significant because she rarely stumps for any candidate (usually just making brief appearances at the party conventions).

Lets see if you kill someone and you are a Kennedy then it is ok I guess. Great judgment by Obama.

Posted by: Vinny | January 28, 2008 1:53 PM

But when you shoot a lawyer in the face...

It's a new chapter in American history. What an endorsement from members of America's dynasty. I never thought this generation would have the kind of icon that arose in the days of JFK, MLK and RFK. Now it does, and it's electric! I hope the endorsement will allow new voters to listen to Obama's message of strength and unity. The Clintons had their 35-plus years in government--it's time to pass the torch to a new generation of Americans.

Think maybe Monica and Paula, their whit ewater Pals feel slitted because Bill did't invite them to campaign with him?

I'm impressed by Ted's speech. President Obama will bring a new era both for America and the rest of the world

What Barack Obama represents is hope. Hope that our broken political system in Washington can be reformed. That a nation which has endured THE MOST CORRUPT presidency in my lifetime can be healed. Most of all people like Barack Obama show us that we can do great things here in the land of opportunity. Hope does spring eternal. God bless America!!!

Obviously, the Kennedy endorsement (Ted, Carolyn & Patrick) have a "Whole Lot of Significance", otherwise, Hillary wouldn't have asked Ted to "Remain Neutral". Duh!!

For some time now, Obama has reminded me of JFK & his brother Robert. All are (were) highly intelligent & witty, articulate & well read, have great leadership & judgment skills, policy & procedure makers, are Ivy League Alumni, charismatic, handsome & debonair & could easily be on the front of GQ Magazine because of their conservative debonair dress & masculine appeal. Wow! What a Package! Intelligence and Appeal.

Obama has been a political appointee since 1996; Hillary got her 1st one in 2000 although she "claims" to have 35 yrs.

Hillary brags on her experience yet Barack had better judgment not to be in favor of the Iraq War. Plus, she voted to give the Stupidest President ever, George "Dubya" a Carte Blanche Check "$$$" & now she complains that we are so much in debt, as if she has had absolutely nothing to do with it. I wonder why. Duh!

well all the negatives can rise to the top, which seems to be so popular today! The Kennedy family has been like no other political family in community service and national service. I guess that's the reason the ClintonS tried to get bad old "teddy's" endorsement! Maybe the turning point for "Teddy" was when he asked Bill to stop with the negatives, he was dividing and causing major problems for "the party"! Bill said NO, he would keep doing what he was doing, "for his wife". So, if Bill cares nothing about the Democratic party, I care nothing about him, nor his wife.
Does anyone remember "right wing conspiracy"? Hillary didn't like it when it was done to them, even though... OOPS.... Bill was lying! But now they feel it's "the right thing" to do, to a fellow Democrat just because he dare run against Hill! They thought they had this wrapped up long ago, until that darn Obama guy decided to run!!
A big thumbs up to the Kennedy's for standing up against the "Clinton couple" running for President. Who could care less about their own party, until they need your vote! And if they don't win, they dismiss you state by state!
GO OBAMA!!!

Vinny --

Check your history before mouthing off -- it's "Mary Jo," not "Mary Joe." I don't know how many of the posters to this story were alive when JFK was running for office or during his presidency, but trust me -- the hope he personified & the engagement of the general population in politics has not been seen since. We should be thrilled that the country may see another leader how can do the same for us when we so desparately need it. Hillary is OLD news, she is shrill & bureacratic (remember her tomes and tomes on health care reform / talk about a total waste of time and money). She is a carpetbagger who moved to New York to ensure the ability to run for president. Obama is smart, energetic, visionary, and brings the freshest, most hopeful, perspective we've had in decades to the country at a time & place when it is needed more than ever.

And, what was so special about JFK and "Camelot?" Didn't he almost get us into one war and did get us into another?

Posted by: John D | January 28, 2008 2:04 PM

If you have to ask, you'll never understand. You won't see Bush's face on a coin. lay off the crack pipe John D.

Ted Kennedy endorses Barack Obama, Check out the video. Wow!

http://www.seferm.com/news/us/governementelection/elections.asp

This is a great endorsement. Barack Obama has the right vision for the future of America and has an excellent judgment. He shall be an effective leader of our country. and

First of all, the Ted Kennedy endorsement is important. Just ask Hillary, her campaign had been asking Ted to stay neutral.

Secondly, if your going to criticize Obama's experience, do just that, dont say he's not qualified, trust me, if he wasnt qualified he would not be running.

Still no Swamp post on Tony Rezko trying to transfer 43.5 million to Lebanon and then skip out on his bail. You Obama supporters at the Swamp are pathetic.

Despite the brickbats being thrown out by many, I think a large number of Americans remember the hope and pride in our country brought out by John F. Kennedy. I think the same feeling is felt with Barack Obama, and Ted Kennedy acknowledges this. It's an endorsement to be proud of.

Face it people, The clinton's aren't everybody's cup of tea! Hillary's experience is shared with Bill's experience in most instances. Is America ready for a Co- Presidency? Are years of Washington experience the best to lead this country? There are as many questions for Hillary than Obama. What will all these new voters go if the Clintons win? Personally I feel this country should stop trying to relive the 1990's. The Clintons may be somewhat decent people but it really is time for anything diffrent because there is too much to correct from 8 years of destruction. And no one can repeat what Bush has done. Get it together voters, stop thinking about yesterday and concentrate on today and the future. It really frieghtens me to think of the Clintons back in the White House. I don't know about you. What will the scandals or headlines read then.

Still no Swamp post on Tony Rezko trying to transfer 43.5 million to Lebanon and then skip out on his bail. You Obama supporters at the Swamp are pathetic.

Posted by: Jeff | January 28, 2008 5:06 PM

What are you alleging Jeff? That Obama was conspiring with Rezko to skip the country? Is Obama personally responsible for every action Rezko takes for the rest of his life?

The reason there is no Swamp post is that this story has nothing to do with Obama or any other candidate. You just want to smear by association. Is that how McCain campaigns, Jeff?

Talk about pathetic. Wanna have a little chat about Charles Keating?

How weird for 'New Beginnings' Obama to be endorsed by a 50 year old JFK legacy. Something was off with that whole picture today. I see this endorsement as no loss for John Edwards, or even for Hillary. Don't vote as a reaction to the worst pres in history. Obama seems to be a lot like W Bush-- only a registered Dem. Edwards is the one for healing and reason--with out the glitter and burn out of the other two.

This is no surprise. If one should look at a person's friends for insight into the man, this is very telling.

You Obama supporters at the Swamp are pathetic.

Posted by: Jeff | January 28, 2008 5:06 PM

FU Jeff. We're done with your brand of politics!!!

Obama 2008

This morning I joined thousands of people waiting in line in DC to attend the Obama rally. People of every demographic group stood together in the bitter cold for hours, hoping to hear or catch a glimpse of Obama. Even when the arena reached capacity and thousands were unable to enter, massive crowds waited another two hours hoping to see him after the event was over. The same scene has happened at venues all across the country. The Kennedys are right-- the country is ready to be unified by the most inspirational leader in decades, someone who motivates us to be a better nation.

Caroline Kennedy endorsing Obama - and saying he - like her father - brings change and hope? How does she know? She was a very small child so whatever she does know is family lore - and I'm sure the family took great pains to tell her just how wonderful her alley cat father was!

Seems like Miss Caroline wants to be VP?

Ted Kennedy is old news and bad news at that.
Grap another Chivas Teddy.

Who cares what the Kennedys think or say? This family ceased to be important about 45 years ago. Since then they've only been self-important.

Hope and a Dr. Phil feel good mentality isn’t going to defeat terrorism in the Middle East. Obama, you talk a good game, look good in a suit and may be a credit to your race, but you’re no John Kennedy.

Who cares what the Kennedy's think? Obama is No JFK !!

I think the poster who mentioned Kennedy's war service was right on. Obama has not done anything that would require courage or principle. Certainly his voting record of "present" tells us that.

I wish people would ask the right questions of Obama. Does he feel that he betrayed his mother? He writes a book about the man who abandoned him and you learn little of the mother that raised him and you learn little of the grandparents who raised them. In fact he didn't paint the most complimentary portrait of them. Then there is the little fact that he is a member of a church based on "black" values. Not Christian values. Black values. So then I wonder - what exactly are black values. Are they different than white values. They must be or why else would he feel the need to join a church that stresses "black" values.

So many people have messianic reactions to him and that is not normal and very dangerous.

Lastly, who wants an endorsement from Teddy Kennedy. He left a woman at the bottom of a river and made no effort to save her, nor did he report it until the following day. That's not exactly a man of character.

So instead of a war hero recommending Obama, we have the drunk, womanizing guy who left a woman to die. Nice. Who will endorse him next? OJ? Al Sharpton? Tawana Bradley!

Who cares what the Kennedy's think? Obama is No JFK !!

Kennedy, quite typically, has betrayed the interests of American women--of all colors and classes--as well as his long "friendship" with Bill and Hillary Clinton. As a woman and as a feminist, I am disgusted by his cynical sell-out simply because he wants to ride the wave of Sen. Obama's popularity. The old boys' club continues to thrive while women are left out in the cold.

I apparently remember much more about JFK than his daughter. Obama is to JFK as bologna is to a rib-eye. There is no comparison, here. This guy is a figment of the imagination for a whole lot of democrats not quite ready to do the Clinton shuck and jive one more time. One major difference, your dad, was not a SOCIALIST. He was not on any kind of mission to wreck any major legitimate American corporations. Sorry that you can't tell the difference between cardboard and someone related to you who would have not appologized for having an American agenda.

YEAH OBAMA !

: )

Let the endorsements roll on in! For the best candidate Obama!

And hypocritical folks proceeed immediately to the nearest pillow and bury your hot heads under it.

Go Get More Endorsements Obama! Yeah!

Endorsements are wonderful, but honestly, who cares that Ted Kennedy or Caroline Kennedy gave Obama their blessings. I wonder what the IOU will be to the Kennedys.

No doubt, Obama is articulate and speaks well, but depth and concrete solutions are missing, and that only comes with political experience with national events and interaction with world leaders.

Just saying, "I was opposed to the Iraq War is not enough, because hundreds of thousands of Americans were opposed to the Iraq War, and none of them is running for President. Sound judgment needs to be accompanied, not by idealistic rhetoric, but by practical application. Consistently voting "Present or No Vote" rather than "Yes" or "No" doesn't show a decisive individual. Please go to the following site to compare the voting records of Obama, Clinton, and Edwards on important issues such as FOREIGN AID, HEALTH. BUDGET, SPENDING AND TAXES, ETC: http://www.vote-smart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=9490

Be informed, not just impressed by lofty speeches.

I'm even more determined to see Hillary win, now that one of her opponents is Mr. Left Wing. We need MODERATES in office, who are tested, and who have the mettle to withstand the cynical atmosphere of Washington. HILLARY is the visionary one! HILLARY tried for universal health care 14 years ago! HILLARY wrote a book about community and its value for kids, 10 tears ago. Wake up, people! HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!

Wow! The heartbeat of America pulsating through the blogosphere. Such venom directed at Caroline Kennedy? Are you seriously criticizing her for her own beliefs about her own family? How absolutely brazen of you to declare that you know more about her family and her father than she?
Caroline Kennedy has never backed anyone publicly - and it's apparent why she hasn't. So she makes a decision to say that her children came to her and asked her to listen to Obama.
Like it or not, this was her decision. Others have come out and endorsed Hillary and Edwards. Do they deserve such scorn?

I'm starting to wonder if there are any issues that are really casuing this anger, or if ther's some delusional personal connection to the candidates. Do you truly feel slighted by political repercussions that have absolutely nothing to do with you? Lighten up a little

I just can't understand what all the fuss there is about Ted Kennedy endorsing Obama. I'm from Massachusetts and believe me getting any kind of backing from Ted K. is a curse rather then a blessing. If Obama want's change is rather ironic that he's getting a hearty endorsment from someone who's been in Washington since God was a boy.

Endorsements in themselves are essentially meaningless for any candidate. The media coverage of Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Obama has taken on the mythic significance of Christ's endorsement. I'm confused. As a lifelong Democrat, I thought Ted Kennedy stopped being relevant in politics a few decades ago...or about 150 lbs and a couple thousand martinis ago. Ironically, if anyone represents the old totally partisan establishment politics of Washington, it is the insufferable Ted Kennedy. Sorry, Ted, no matter who you or any living Kennedy endorses, all Kennedy cachet died along with John and Bobby. And Senator Obama, as likeable as you are, you are no John Kennedy. The "Hope and Change" mantra of the Obama camp are certainly Kennedyesque and inspirational, but Camelot is a fantasy. The harsh reality of today's world after W's 7 year reign of terror could not even have been imagined by President Kennedy, let alone ameliorated by the vague promise of hope and change, audacious or not.

Endorsements in themselves are essentially meaningless for any candidate. The media coverage of Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Obama has taken on the mythic significance of Christ's endorsement. I'm confused. As a lifelong Democrat, I thought Ted Kennedy stopped being relevant in politics a few decades ago...or about 150 lbs and a couple thousand martinis ago. Ironically, if anyone represents the old totally partisan establishment politics of Washington, it is the insufferable Ted Kennedy. Sorry, Ted, no matter who you or any living Kennedy endorses, all Kennedy cachet died along with John and Bobby. And Senator Obama, as likeable as you are, you are no John Kennedy. The "Hope and Change" mantra of the Obama camp are certainly Kennedyesque and inspirational, but Camelot is a fantasy. The harsh reality of today's world after W's 7 year reign of terror could not even have been imagined by President Kennedy, let alone ameliorated by the vague promise of hope and change, audacious or not.

Obama must have had a better selection of Scotch at the open bar

If Obama is for change why accepting the Kennedy's old dysnaty legacy?... Obama it is not about changes is about power... President Clinton has the record of really made our country crossed the 21st Century bridge in peace and prosperity with the Republican party as majority in the Congress. Hillary will do the same or even better.

Maria Shriver is the west coast's Kennedy.
Who does California's First Lady endorse?
McCain, like her husband?

The American Moronia Media is alive and well, and Teddy is hoping to get some publicity from the Obama Spears Media. The Kennedys are criminals and who cares about them. They need to get lost!