THE BIG STORY: PRES. OBAMA TO GIVE KENNEDY EULOGY
“For America, he was a defender of a dream. For his family, he was a guardian. Our hearts and prayers go out to them…” Stated in President Obama’s letter to the Kennedy family.
Memorial arrangements for the late Senator Edward Kennedy have been announced and President Obama will give the eulogy. It seems appropriate that the family chose Obama, who greatly benefited from Kennedy’s presidential support. Kennedy was a long-time advocate for civil rights and healthcare and while Obama is a result of the civil rights movement, he is now the face of healthcare. Neither were or are easy fights, but it seems like a fair exchange of effort between two good friends.
So as Pres. Obama cuts his vacation short to eulogize his friend, it’s probably the right motivator to cut out the drama and get healthcare passed for the sake of the future.
Services for Kennedy will be held Saturday at a Boston church and he will be buried alongside his brothers, John and Bobby, in Arlington National Cemetery.
Do you think Senator Kennedy’s endorsement for Obama was a game changer for the now President? Tell us here.
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Not only was Kennedy’s support a game changer, it signified the beginning of a new era that was long overdue. Who knew? Many people never thought they would ever live long enough to witness the administration of an African-American President in the White House…..but Kennedy lived long enough to put on his stamp of approval and brought the rest Democrats and the nation with it! RIP Ted!
Rest in peace Edward Kennedy.
Absolutey! Ted Kennedy made the world take notice with his courageous endorsement of Obama over Hillary.He gave other delegates who were on the fence cover to come out of the shadows, and go with there hearts.God bless Teddy may he rest in peace!
Yes, as were other game changers like white IOWA voting for him like the entire world wanting to vote for him, but domestically IOWA win and the Kennedy endoresement definately were game changers