Obama to Receive Kennedy Endorsements
CBS News has learned that both Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., and his son Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., will endorse Barack Obama at his rally at American University in Washington, D.C. tomorrow. They will be joined by JFK's daughter Caroline Kennedy, who endorsed Obama in an op-ed in today's New York Times, according to sources close to the Kennedys.
The Kennedy endorsements come on the heels of Obama's huge win in South Carolina and provide extra momentum for his campaign as they embark on the run-up to the 22 Democratic contests on Super Tuesday, Feb. 5.
It remains to be seen what role Kennedy will have in Obama's campaign over the next 9 days. In 2004, after endorsing John Kerry, he gave Kerry a boost as he traveled with him in the days leading up to the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary.
Patrick Kennedy had endorsed Sen. Chris Dodd's failed presidential run and had been sitting on the sidelines since Dodd dropped out after this year's Iowa caucuses.
Caroline Kennedy, in her New York Times op-ed titled "A President Like My Father," wrote, "Sometimes it takes a while to recognize that someone has a special ability to get us to believe in ourselves, to tie that belief to our highest ideals and imagine that together we can do great things. In those rare moments, when such a person comes along, we need to put aside our plans and reach for what we know is possible. We have that kind of opportunity with Senator Obama."
"I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans."
The Kennedy endorsements come on the heels of Obama's huge win in South Carolina and provide extra momentum for his campaign as they embark on the run-up to the 22 Democratic contests on Super Tuesday, Feb. 5.
It remains to be seen what role Kennedy will have in Obama's campaign over the next 9 days. In 2004, after endorsing John Kerry, he gave Kerry a boost as he traveled with him in the days leading up to the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary.
Patrick Kennedy had endorsed Sen. Chris Dodd's failed presidential run and had been sitting on the sidelines since Dodd dropped out after this year's Iowa caucuses.
Caroline Kennedy, in her New York Times op-ed titled "A President Like My Father," wrote, "Sometimes it takes a while to recognize that someone has a special ability to get us to believe in ourselves, to tie that belief to our highest ideals and imagine that together we can do great things. In those rare moments, when such a person comes along, we need to put aside our plans and reach for what we know is possible. We have that kind of opportunity with Senator Obama."
"I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans."
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See all 170 CommentsWell Social Justice is a wonderful thing but not my priority and it would not be social injustice to elect the first Women President albeit the electorate is 54 percent female, the economy is crashing, we have a war where tens of thousands have been killed and probably a 2 trillion dollar price tag, student debt minimum of 25,000K and an unemployment rate pushing up by year end of 7 percent, well the Kennedys are probably not hurting so I guess they have the luxury of being this arrogant. There is seriously something wrong with how Dems pick Presidents.
are arrogant. I don''t think there
is any doubt that Clinton cares for
minorities just as much or not more
than Barack. She has the
experience and knows what she is
doing.
Axelrod strategy same campaign for Mass Gov, Obama Hope black party wedge group plus Liberals Puppet Masters your with em or your racist and wella. For a current example think GWB compassionate conservative Evangelical party wedge group
plus Neo Cons Puppet Masters be poor vote Rich your with em or your a traitor no diff fringe groups controlling the middle against their own interest.
Its time for the middle to RISE against these fringes to do that Wedgies must be cast off thats how you are being controlled against your interest.
Also a good compare think what GWB did to McCain in SC and now what Obama did to Clinton in SC.
OH MY GOD THEY ARE THE SAME just different wedgies, social justice or values same immeasurable side of the same coin
Well so much for Clinton being the Parties choice, lol SOCIAL JUSTICE yes Ted thats my number one concern your LIBERAL BASEs view of whats needed now for this country, AMAZING. Yep that rally going work with the rest of the country how about endorsing this%u2026%u2026%u2026%u2026%u2026%u2026
President McCain jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezh
Anyone besides me belive Ted might be worried that Clinton will wipe out his No Child Program cause she will and said so last week in SC.........
She put her electability ahead of her integrity.
She put her personal advancement ahead of the lives of American soldiers.
She traded votes for death.
Discover the story behind Bill and Hillary Clinton and the Mena Arkansas money laundering through Hillary%u2019s Law Firm and cocaine smuggling operation they ran, while Bill was governor, prior to the presidency
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Saudi monarchy been permitted to purchase an important equity position in some of America''s leading banks? How can Hillary be objective when the very same monarchy donated $10 millions to the Clinton Library and Foundation?!
The Saudis (Arabs) donated to the Clinton''s Library and personal bank account. This was discovered by the New York Times when the information was inadvertently posted on the Library''s Web site. Soon after the story appeared, it was taken down. The Clintons refuse to reveal the donors to the Library or the related Foundation. Hillary and Bill have also refused to release their income tax returns, despite the fact that Bill willingly released his when he was running for president.
It is for exactly this kind of situation that the Clintons should be required to divulge the extent of their involvement with foreign interests and exactly how much money their personal bank accounts and their Library/Foundation have received.
During Bill Clinton''s impeachment trial, Juanita Broadderick testified against Clinton. Her account of her rape was so powerful that it convinced 40 wavering Republicans & Democrats, who otherwise favored censure, to vote to impeach Clinton.
Obama has the ability to bring in disaffected republicans like myself and seems to be on the brink of a new era of politics.
I just hope Obama taps Edwards for VP AND NOT HILARY
Obama does have tremendous leadership potential, but he will be a better president if he either does at least another Senate term or garners some other kind of major public leadership experience beyond just state representative and less than one term in the Senate.
plus Neo Cons Puppet Masters be poor vote Rich your with em or your a traitor no diff fringe groups controlling the middle against their own interest.
Its time for the middle to RISE against these fringes to do that Wedgies must be cast off thats how you are being controlled against your interest.
Also a good compare think what GWB did to McCain in SC and now what Obama did to Clinton in SC.
OH MY GOD THEY ARE THE SAME just different wedgies, social justice or values same immeasurable side of the same coin
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Posted by shutupNvote at 02:31 PM : Jan 27, 200
And they have the RNC type bloggers
For women that are supporting Hillary%u2026why? Do you really think if Bill sexually harassed and/or assaulted you, your daughter, or granddaughter%u2026Hillary would do anything about it?! Not! Hillary would smear name & character and spin the situation to her favor. She doesn%u2019t care about YOU! She cares about POWER!!
Oh, fer pete''s sakes. Bill didn''t sexually harrass those women, they were consenting adults and knew he was married!
What the hell were these women thinking???
Answer---All of the above. LOL
Can you see Obama writing the ''In Berlin'' speech on a napkin on the way to a presentation..."Uh, when I was working in the projects on the South Side of Chicago....."
Gimme a break!
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Posted by tiredofit11 at 02:56 PM : Jan 27, 2008
Axelrod strategy same campaign for Mass Gov, Obama Hope black party wedge group plus Liberals Puppet Masters your with em or your racist and wella. For a current example think GWB compassionate conservative Evangelical party wedge group
plus Neo Cons Puppet Masters be poor vote Rich your with em or your a traitor no diff fringe groups controlling the middle against their own interest.
Its time for the middle to RISE against these fringes to do that Wedgies must be cast off thats how you are being controlled against your interest.
Also a good compare think what GWB did to McCain in SC and now what Obama did to Clinton in SC.
OH MY GOD THEY ARE THE SAME just different wedgies, social justice or values same immeasurable side of the same coin
Posted by shutupNvote at 02:31 PM : Jan 27, 200
Yep they are, and even if they stop the race stuff they are ready lool like complete fools putting Black and social justice above real dinner table issues that are the majority of the base that will swing away.
No, you show me photos of beat up, intimidated assaulted women.
Well said!
The hell with experience if you can%u2019t get right the 1st time!
She put her electability ahead of her integrity.
She put her personal advancement ahead of the lives of American soldiers.
She traded votes for death.
Nah, we ain''t hungry, the Demonrats are doing a good job of eating each other alive. The GOP can just sit back and watch. I just wish it was closer to Nov. LOL.
A blind trust held by Clinton and her husband, the former president, included stock holdings in Wal-Mart. They liquidated the contents of the blind trust in 2007 because of investments that could pose conflicts of interest or prove embarrassing as she ran for president.
Sorry, but I''ve read every one of her votes and her explanation of her votes and she stands behind everyone of them. Go read them sometime!
"I know how to catch OBL" -- Yet in 7 years refused to fight Bush in order to ''Get er done''
"I know how to secure the border" - Yet in his state of Arizona, Mexico''s Army has locked & loaded against our own Border Patrol.
"Thousands of more troops where needed" --- Yet refused to fight to get them
The ENTIRE world knows what a great president John F. Kennedy was. Who knows him better than his own family? If THEY feel that they have found one who reminds them of their father, brother or uncle who are we to question? The undisputable fact is that JFK was able to inspire a generation of Americans.
From the outside looking in, the same thing is happening with Senator Obama. There is a slight quiver in America and it appears that it might build into a rumble. Those of us who are not Americans but are viewing this WISH we were Americans because it seems that for you, more than once in some of your lifetimes you have found another great leader. Americans are fighting to be heard and it appears that they have found their voice in Barrack Obama. The character of a man is so much more important than his experience.
Caroline Kennedy is absolutely right. Think about it - would you prefer a person who is decent, honest, and inspires to date your son, daughter, mother or father? Or would you prefer someone with experience? Experience does not count for much these days, you only have to look at your economy to see all the failing businesses, but at the same time all the money your CEOs of those same companies are banking.
We have a saying in my country - choose your choice. Do that and then live with it. But there is no need to belittle others if they disagree with you.
The Demonrats you put in office are already fixing that. LMAO, first they will borrow the bucks from China, then the folks will spend the bucks at Wal-Mart so China Gets paid twice. Nice going!!
Manufacturing is down
Job loses are increasing
Borrowing in increasing
Debt is increasing
Dollar Value is falling as fast as a rock
Housing market has fallen through the floor & still falling
All the republicans are still fighting each other & claiming to know the answers after 7 years of refusing to fight for them against Bush
"I''m not like Bush", I''m like Reagan" they all said --- Now it''s back to "I''m more like Bush than you are"
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