Senator Ted Kennedy, Rest in Peace

I am so sad about this. What a giant. He will be greatly missed especially now in the time of our best chance ever for health care.

There are great posts all over the blogs today about Teddy, but I just don't have the words to express how sad I am that he is no longer with us.

President Barack Obama had this to say about Teddy;

For five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts. (emphasis mine)

I valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I've profited as President from his encouragement and wisdom.

An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States Senator of our time.

And the Kennedy family has lost their patriarch, a tower of strength and support through good times and bad.

Our hearts and prayers go out to them today--to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his children Ted Jr., Patrick and Kara, his grandchildren and his extended family.

Cross posted from Fighting Liberals

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Now That Was a Birthday Party!

Ok, that was one hello of a birthday. (click on that pic above for the big version.)

I am honored to be a new DNC member. Thrilled to have had a chance to hear these speeches. I feel so happy to have seen the wonderful speech by Teddy "Every one's senator" Kennedy.

It was a good day. The Democrats are really putting the party back into the Party.

This convention was the most diverse ever! It is an amazing crowd. And we are coming together. Tomorrow is a big test for us. A lot riding on it.

Mrs. R will probably have a nice long piece about Michelle, She had a great spot down front. I will write more about my reactions, the people I am meeting and the Rock the Vote event I attended after- which was loads of fun...

The wireless suckage is slowing down the blogging but we will try to catch up more tomorrow. Gotta crash now as my first meeting tomorrow is at 7:45 am and It is well past 1 am now.

Thanks all. Also More photos from my new birthday camera coming soon.

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Join and Send the Blog Card to Teddy Kennedy

These next few weeks are sure to be hard for the Kennedy Family, the diagnosis this week, the anniversary coming soon, and the unfortunate and heartbreaking turn the current presidential campaign has taken in the last 24 hours.

Please reach out and send your heartfelt wishes to the Sen. Kennedy this week.

You're in our Hearts
You're a progressive hero and an inspirational leader. In this difficult time, we want you to know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of the entire progressive community.

We send you our very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

Thank you for all that you do.
--The Whole MoveOn.org Community

Sign the card here.

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