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| Kennedy to appear, may speak at convention |
| 2008-08-25 |
| DENVER (AP) - A cancer-fighting Sen. Edward M. Kennedy prepared to attend, and possibly speak, at the opening day of the Democratic National Convention on Monday. Kennedy, who is being treated for a malignant brain tumor, is a beloved figure within the Democratic Party, and the Massachusetts senator's last-minute appearance at the Pepsi Center is a way to unite the fractured party as the four-day convention opens amid signs of acrimony between Obama and Clinton delegates. Kennedy arrived in Denver Sunday night and got a checkup at a local hospital. He plans to attend to watch a video tribute to him and may even address the convention if he feels up to it, said a senior Democratic official who talked on the condition of anonymity. "He's truly humbled by the outpouring of support and wouldn't miss it for anything in the world," said Stephanie Cutter, a Kennedy spokeswoman. |
| Posted by:Uncle Phester |
| #13 He looked pretty good, didn't he. No obvious ill effects from either the surgery or the radiation. He gave a brief (mercifully for both him and me) exhortation to the crowd, and they ate it up. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2008-08-25 21:55 |
| #12 He appeared to be off the bottle! Actually LOOKED better than he has in years. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2008-08-25 21:45 |
| #11 A wise quote from a bumper sticker: "Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my gun." I thought it was nice to see that ol' Ted talked so much about sailing in his video at the convention...too bad cars don't float very well. |
| Posted by: MoreScotch4Me 2008-08-25 21:23 |
| #10 Hey, it's the guy's last hurrah. I've despised him for years but I wouldn't begrudge him this. Let 'er rip, Ted. It's your last chance; make it a good one. |
| Posted by: Jolutch Mussolini7800 2008-08-25 20:56 |
| #9 tw, Short term, the soberness demanded by the treatment may more than offset the damage caused by the illness. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2008-08-25 20:26 |
| #8 He may speak but he must not drive home |
| Posted by: European Conservative 2008-08-25 19:52 |
| #7 I'm surprised he showed up. His health can't be very good. Besides, the DNC has been warning people not to drink in Denver. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2008-08-25 19:51 |
| #6 Can't rely on reason? Do like the Dems and go with what feels good! |
| Posted by: gorb 2008-08-25 19:41 |
| #5 Remind me - is this DNC a "CLOSED" CONVENTION OR NOT, as IMO this is the BAREST = EMPTY-EST DEM + US MAJOR-PARTY CONVENTION OPENER I'VE EVER SEEN!? Looks like the Guests, Entertainment, + Street Rallies outnumbers the actual Delegates + major Politicos??? WILL CHECK AGAIN ON TONITE'S NEWS. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2008-08-25 19:33 |
| #4 Hopefully his speech will be brief, along the lines of, "Thank you all so much. Your kindness touches me more than I can say." Anything more may reveal how much damage the cancer has caused. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2008-08-25 18:39 |
| #3 This convention will go swimmingly! |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2008-08-25 18:04 |
| #2 This gets better and better... Will Cynthia McKinney make a guest appearance as well? |
| Posted by: john frum 2008-08-25 17:57 |
| #1 Kennedy to appear, may speak at convention. Joe? Back and speaking? Obama, he really must be The One! |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2008-08-25 17:51 |