Ted Kennedy Tapes Video In Case He Can't Make Convention

BOSTON — Sen. Edward Kennedy will have a presence at the Democratic National Convention even if he can't make it to Denver.

A Kennedy spokeswoman said Monday that the Massachusetts senator taped a five-minute video over the weekend to air during the party gathering at the end of the month. Crews visited his home on Cape Cod.

Kennedy suffered a seizure at his Hyannis Port house on May 17 and was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. He underwent surgery and recently completed a six-week course of chemotherapy and radiation.

Kennedy made a surprise visit to the Senate floor in July to cast a Medicare vote, but his immune system remains repressed and it's unclear if he can attend a large public event like the convention.

Comments

[Jessegirl]

Ted, I hope you can make it. Democrats could use a little more of that "fighting spirit" that you excude. You made no apologies for it. No one can give em crap like you.

[neurologymatters]

Senator Kennedy, Thank you for making the tape. I hope you and your Family realize how much you continue to do for MA and the USA. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[XME]

.Given he was one of the first prominent persons to back Obama, I'm sure he would really like to be there, and I hope that he can also be present in January when we (God willing) swear in President Obama...and kick Bush to the curb!

[Gma11]

Bless you, Ted.

[the964kid]

We all hope he will be there in person. Our payers will be with him and his family...

[roshni]

That is really sad. I hope Sen. Kennedy is able to make it because I'm sure Obama's speech will refer frequently to his brother. It will be such a historic occasion.
Wishing Sen. Kennedy all the best.

[shel3364]

Let's hope he can make it. What a presence he would have!

[beboy]

Too bad Joan and MaryJo can't make it either.

[debwarot]

Give us a break! I think the Kopechne family just might resent your using their personal tragedy as a talking point on this forum. Try taking the high road. The only ones who can bring this up with impunity are the Kopechnes themselves.

[JLee]

Our own living history. Damn, I hope he can make it.

[olivia]

This breaks my heart. Thank you Senator. Hang in there. America needs you more than ever.

[robiform]

It would be great to have Senator Kennedy at the Democratic convention, but I think we can all agree that if travel and being around a lot of people would compromise his health, then he should stay home. We love you, Senator--take care of yourself, and we hope to see you back in the Senate (with an increased Democratic majority!!) very soon!

[MsDoc]

I'm sure he will be an inspiration to us all as he passes the torch to the next generation.

I can't think of a better recipient than Senator Obama.

Thank you, Senator Kennedy, for your many many years of service to our country.

[debwarot]

Thank you, Senator Teddy, for taping this for us. We need you with us in some form.

[VOTER]

Looking forward to seeing Senator Kennedy's taped message at the
Convention.

Along with so many others who will miss the senator being at the convention, we want the senator to stay home to get some much need rest so he will be strong enough to be in Washington, DC for

President Obama's Inaugural Address.

[trollsbwild]

Bet there will not be a dry eye in the house watching it.

[VOTER]

Yes.

[RitaSeiber]

Jack, Bobby and Ted Kennedy are true American Heroes. Jack and Bobby paid the ultimate prize for services to their country and Ted has tirelessly championed health care for the poor for four decades. God bless you for a quick recovery.

[speeddeeps]

this family has done a lot of good for the common people