CNN just finished covering the funeral of Ted Kennedy, the late Majority Leader of the New England Senate. New England President Chris Dodd gave a memorable eulogy. Not the mention the humorous anecdotes included in Vice President Lincoln Chafee's speech. And the Prime Ministers of Ireland, UK and Canada, and the President of the USA also attended.
History will no doubt regard Kennedy as one of the greatest Senate Majority Leaders since the Republic of New England was founded in 1864. Harvard professor Robert Reich's book described the charm offensives launched by Kennedy to get national health insurance and Pell grants passed in the Senate and signed into law.
His relatives are also accomplished politicians in their own rights. Ted's son Patrick is the current Governor of Rhode Island, Ted Jr. is a Senator from Connecticut, and niece Caroline serves in the New England House of Representatives. She is expected to announce her candidacy for her uncle's Senate seat when the special election is called.
Any New Englanders with their thoughts on Ted Kennedy?
History will no doubt regard Kennedy as one of the greatest Senate Majority Leaders since the Republic of New England was founded in 1864. Harvard professor Robert Reich's book described the charm offensives launched by Kennedy to get national health insurance and Pell grants passed in the Senate and signed into law.
His relatives are also accomplished politicians in their own rights. Ted's son Patrick is the current Governor of Rhode Island, Ted Jr. is a Senator from Connecticut, and niece Caroline serves in the New England House of Representatives. She is expected to announce her candidacy for her uncle's Senate seat when the special election is called.
Any New Englanders with their thoughts on Ted Kennedy?