Big smile.
In a development that is sure to bring the house down, US Senator Edward M. Kennedy is expected to attend the Democratic National Convention, most likely to deliver a speech tomorrow night.
Kennedy is battling brain cancer, and his doctors are said to be worried that his treatment has compromised his immune system and that attending the convention could put him at further risk. Still, the senator has recently told people that he has a speech written for the convention and that he badly wants to come, pending a final medical consultation.
Buzz has built among Massachusetts politicos that Kennedy would come, and today a source close to the family confirmed that he had made a decision to come.
``He is definitely planning to be here,'' said the Kennedy family confidant. ``The whole Kennedy family will be in a special section. It should be quite moment.''
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great news, beautiful picture by the way.
This will be big.
I'm already snuffling. Ack, big cry.
That's great news and sure to be exciting. I'm sure Ted Kennedy wouldn't want to miss being a part of history.
Anyone else need a hankie?
Sniff.
I kind of felt like if he was feeling up to it, he would not miss it for the world. He is a tough one. I hope he gets to see Barack inaugurated.
Since ex-president Clinton seems to be dragging his feet, why not let Sen. Kennedy speak in his place. There is a real contrast in enthusiasm here.
In Chappaquiddick in 1969, he left the scene of his own accident and the woman he was with, Mary Jo Kopechne (not his wife; very late at night and unescorted) trapped underwater in his car. Instead of contacting emergency personnel, he returned to his family and contacted his attorney. He plead guilty to leaving the scene of an accident.
This was highly suspicious behavior and at a minimum, since he valued reputation above Mary Jo's life ebbing away, ought to have resulted in his exit from the public trust. Now he is exalted in the DNC convention? What about Mary Jo Kopechne?
Wouldn't it amazing fodder if he made his speech, said good night, collapsed, and died?
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