Ted Kennedy
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Abortion, politics a volatile mix for U.S. Catholics...candidate for president who also happens to be be a Catholic." Edward Kennedy was known for his liberal policies, including support for a woman's right to choose an abortion. When he died earlier this year, a Roman Catholic funeral Mass was... In this article: Patrick Kennedy, Roman Catholic Church, Thomas Tobin, John F. Kennedy, Bishop, United States, and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops |
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Guardian Unlimited | 6 days ago
Palin's second coming as book tour kicks off to rapturous crowds
...can predict. 5 Feb 2008: GuardianFilms: With Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama locked in a Super Tuesday dead heat, the two ageing lions of the Democratic party, Bill Clinton and Ted Kennedy, make their final pleas in Albuquerque, New Mexico
In this article: Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Socialism, Red High Heels, and Kentwood, Michigan
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The State | October 30, 2009
US: Mass. can't force gay marriage benefits
The Massachusetts Attorney General, Martha Coakley, is trying to win the Senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy, at the same time her office is leading the lawsuit against the Democratic administration on the issue of gay rights.
In this article: Massachusetts, Martha Coakley, Joe Solmonese, Social Security, Medicaid, and Defense of Marriage Act
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boston.com - Latest Campaign '08 news | October 31, 2009
In Kennedy’s towering shadow, Senator Kirk discreetly toils
...other legislation. Colleagues say Kirk has fit in seamlessly, capitalizing on his friendly persona as well as his past as Kennedy's top Senate aide in the 1960s and 1970s and as Democratic Party chairman during the 1980s. He received a...
In this article: Paul G. Kirk Jr., Edward M. Kennedy, Christopher Dodd, Deval Patrick, Unemployment, Ted Kaufman, and Washington
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Associated Press: Congress | September 25, 2009
Biden swears in Kirk, successor to Sen. Kennedy
Biden swears in Kirk, successor to Sen. Kennedy WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Democratic Party chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. stepped in Friday as the temporary replacement in the Senate for his longtime friend, the late Edward Kennedy. Kirk said...
In this article: Edward Kennedy, Edward Kennedy Jr., Joe Biden, GOP, Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, Washington, and Executor
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SignOnSanDiego.com RSS Feeds Nation | September 24, 2009
Obama calls Kennedy replacement 'excellent choice'
...The Associated Press BOSTON President Barack Obama says the Democrat selected to temporarily replace the late Sen. Edward Kennedy is a "distinguished leader" and an excellent choice to carry on Kennedy's work. Massachusetts Gov. Deval...
In this article: Edward Kennedy, Barack Obama, U.S. Senate, Caroline Kennedy, Democratic Party, and Boston
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Stuff | August 29, 2009
Solemn tribute for fallen statesman
...to farewell Ted Kennedy Senator Edward Kennedy's Democratic Party sought to avoid turning his memorial events into a liberal political rally and to guarantee instead a solemn tribute to the fallen statesman. Republicans and Democrats...
In this article: Robert Kennedy, Barack Obama, Boston, George H W Bush, John Kerry, Christopher Dodd, Liberalism, and Talk show
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Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. First elected in November 1962, he was elected nine times and served for 46 years in the U.S. Senate. At the time of his death, he was the second most senior member of the Senate, and the third-longest-serving senator in U.S. history. For many years the most prominent living member of the Kennedy family, he was the son of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., the youngest brother of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, both victims of assassinations, and the father of Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy.
Kennedy entered the Senate in a 1962 special election to fill the seat once held by his brother John. He was elected to a full six-year term in 1964 and was reelected seven more times. The 1969 Chappaquiddick incident resulted in the death of automobile passenger Mary Jo Kopechne; Kennedy pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, and the incident significantly damaged his chances of ever becoming President of the United States. His one attempt, in the 1980 U.S. presidential election, resulted in a primary campaign loss to incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter.
In May 2008, Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor which limited his appearances in the Senate. He died on August 25, 2009, at his home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. By the time of his death, he had come to be viewed as a major figure and spokesman for American progressivism.
- Birth Date:
- February 22, 1932
- Birthplace:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Death Date:
- August 25, 2009
- Place of Death:
- Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic
- Spouse:
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- Joan Bennett Kennedy (1958–1982, divorced)
- Victoria Reggie Kennedy (1992–2009, his death)
- Residence:
- Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
- University Attended:
- Occupation:
- Politician, Lawyer
- Net Worth:
- $43–162 million (USD)
- Political party:
- Democratic
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