Entries from Bostonist tagged with 'teddykennedy'
August 26, 2008
Senator Kennedy defied reports that he would not speak at the DNC last night, almost upstaging Michelle Obama with his calls to action and achievement. Below are some excerpts from his speech. I have come here tonight to stand with you to change America, to restore its future, to rise to our best ideals, and to elect Barack Obama president of the United States. Barack Obama will be a commander in chief who understands that......
Continue Reading "Sen. Kennedy Speaks"August 25, 2008
Senator Edward Kennedy has arrived in Denver and is scheduled to attend the Democratic National Convention tonight, but probably will not speak to the crowd. However, a video tribute to Teddy's career will air.......
Continue Reading "Teddy + Barry = Love"July 9, 2008
Senator Kennedy's back in business after beginning his cancer treatment. He made a surprise appearance to cast the deciding vote that smacked down a Republican filibuster on a Medicare bill. Glad to have you back, Teddy.......
Continue Reading "Senator Kennedy's Back"May 22, 2008
Senator Kennedy has his first media conversation since his seizure--and it's incredibly quiet, though he appears to be doing well. If you listen closely, he thanks everyone for an outpouring of support, and there's talk of a Figawi conspiracy. The senator was scheduled to speak at Wesleyan's graduation Sunday. It's now reported that Barack Obama will replace him. WBZTV has more, if you can't comprehend the video.......
Continue Reading "Senator Kennedy Speaks to Media "February 8, 2008
On top of the loss of his chosen presidential candidate, Barack Obama, in the Massachusetts primaries (debate on the "Kennedy Lift" here), Senator Ted Kennedy now has to deal with more rumors about the Kennedy Clan. The Kennedy Clan has always been a magnet for rumors, some sordid, some not, some true, some not. In this case, whether or not it is true, the latest rumor will have a high-profile mouthpiece in the form of......
Continue Reading "Love Child: Teddy's Got His Hands Full With JFK Rumors"February 1, 2008
Ted Kennedy catches a lot of crap just being himself. Ted-Kennedy-As-Orator is probably Jon Stewart's second-favorite impression after the George W. Bush chuckle. Throw in the alleged drinky-drinky, and Ted Kennedy makes for quite the media spectacle. Since he announced his endorsement of presidential aspirant Barack Obama, the Peanut Gallery has renewed its love affair with poking fun at Teddy. But Glenn Beck at Headline News hurt our brains when he started imagining our Senator......
Continue Reading "Glenn Beck Undresses Ted Kennedy With His Eyes"