Edward M Kennedy

Friday Talking Points [91] -- Win One For Teddy

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.28.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Calling for some sort of decorous avoidance of politics during politicians' funerals is downright ridiculous. It'd be like eulogizing Charles Lindbergh and not mentioning airplanes.

Kennedy: The Lion at Rest

Rick Horowitz | Posted 09.27.2009 | Politics


Rick Horowitz

Senator Edward M. Kennedy, dead at 77 -- and thank goodness for that. None of his three brothers -- his three older brothers -- made it to 70. Or 60. Or even 50.

The GOP Wants to Define Ted Kennedy's Funeral

John R. Bohrer | Posted 09.26.2009 | Politics


John R. Bohrer

It's a shame that our political exchange has come to this, but the GOP is preparing to pigeonhole any reference to health care at Sen. Kennedy's upcoming funeral as playing politics.

The Literary Kennedys

Vickie Karp | Posted 09.26.2009 | Politics


Vickie Karp

Poetry played a special role in the Kennedy family's lives.

Requiem

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.26.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The following is the transcript of Senator Edward Kennedy's speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Sen. Chris Dodd Gets Help From Ted Kennedy

nytimes.com | DAVID M. HALBFINGER | Posted 07.25.2009 | New York


As Sen. Chris Dodd prepares to run for his 6th term, he has called on good friend Sen. Edward M. Kennedy to help him. Kennedy, currently battling brai...