Brent Budowsky: Pray for Ted, Remember Bobby

[babylonsister]

Pray for Ted, Remember Bobby
by Brent Budowsky | June 7, 2008


This has been an extraordinary week. It began with the very dangerous but successful brain surgery for Ted Kennedy, who battles for his health as he battles for our dreams. Then Barack Obama became the first African-American in the history of America to become the effective nominee of a great party to be leader of the free world. Now, we remember Robert Kennedy, 40 years after he was taken from us decades too soon.

Whatever our differences as Democrats, there are values we stand for, dreams we share, and causes that endure that bring us together yesterday, today and tomorrow. This week we remember the best of our past while we dedicate ourselves to our hope for the future.

This post tracks a column I wrote for The Hill newspaper this past Tuesday, titled “The conscience of the Senate,” about Ted Kennedy and the legacy he carries on in the tradition of his older brothers Jack and Bobby.

It is touching, and moving, and historically important to watch the passing of the torch that Ted Kennedy offers for Barack Obama. Washington over many years has witnessed many who would stake their claim to be "the new Kennedy,” some with more merit than others, none with the enthusiasm endorsed by Edward Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, among others.

This is different; this is important; this is historic; this is our legacy, too.

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[yellowdogintexas]

1. oh wow everyone please go into the link and read the whole thing it is wonderful nt

[babylonsister]

2. Sen. Kennedy is more remarkable than most people know. This

is a great tribute.


:hi:

[Fearless]

3. A nation stood silent for two Kennedy passings as it will for the third and final

But he is a fighter and he will not go quietly.

Health and happiness, and a long, looong life him; there is so much we've yet to accomplish.

:patriot:

NTF

[DeepModem Mom]

4. "Lest we forget." K&R