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Kennedy Funeral: Obama Meets With Sen. Kennedy's Widow

AP | Posted 09.29.2009 | Home


BOSTON — President Barack Obama, who is to honor Edward M. Kennedy with a funeral eulogy, visited early Saturday with the late senator's widow. ...

Ted Kennedy -- "Greatest Senator of our Time"

Mike Smith | Posted 09.27.2009 | Politics


Mike Smith

I arranged for Placido Domingo, the great tenor, to sing to Ted Kennedy on his 72nd B-day. Of course, Teddy loved to sing and joined in two-part harmony. He had a great baritone.

Ted Kennedy Reactions

Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics


Here are reactions to Ted Kennedy's death: President Obama: Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, S...

Obama-Kennedy Visit May Happen During Vacation

ABC News | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


President Obama came to Martha's Vineyard for his first full week of vacation since taking office, but with the controversy and debate over health car...

Sam Stein

The Lion Roars Once More: Kennedy Makes Emotional Pitch For Health Care Reform

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 04.05.2009 | Politics


A day that was designed to produce conversation and cohesion on reforming the health care system ended with an emotional pitch. President Barack Obam...

Have a Hopeful New Year

Craig Crawford | Posted 02.05.2009 | Politics


Craig Crawford

Nations throughout history perished or flourished based upon how well they progressed into a new age. As Kennedy did, Obama has the chance to bring about a new spirit for the country.

Kennedy, King and Now Obama

Peter J Burns | Posted 12.07.2008 | Home


Peter J Burns

At Grant Park Obama reminded us of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and John F. Kennedy. I saw Dr. King's Dream come true on that stage. And Kennedy's vision was apparent in Obama's challenge to us. Kennedy and King never promised us a hand out. They promised us a fair shake.

What Will Barack Obama Say in Berlin?

Jerry Weissman | Posted 07.30.2008 | Politics


Jerry Weissman

The association of Obama with Kennedy was due, in large part, to their shared oratorical talents. This week's Berlin speech makes that association even more pertinent.

Discreet Meetings: How Caroline Kennedy Vets Potential Veeps

Politico | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics


The question bounced around the Internet and tumbled from the lips of Washington insiders: Why would Barack Obama choose Caroline Kennedy, a reluctant...

Why Caroline Kennedy Needs Obama

TNR | Posted 07.09.2008 | Politics


If Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg is crazy for Barack Obama, the guy must really be something special, right? This, clearly, is the line of thinking Te...

Obama Overstates Kennedys' Role In Helping His Father

Washington Post | Posted 04.07.2008 | Politics


Addressing civil rights activists in Selma, Ala., a year ago, Sen. Barack Obama traced his "very existence" to the generosity of the Kennedy family, w...

Dreams Of a President Like My Father (And How One Op-Ed Might Make Them A Reality)

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media


Hillary Clinton was endorsed by the New York Times itself but this, I think, means far more. This is the endorsement -- the last living heir of JFK and his legacy saying that yes, Obama is like him, and here's why.