Can you believe Ted Kennedy?

@estherlou (5015)
United States
January 29, 2008 12:09am CST
I can't believe Ted Kennedy has snubbed the Clintons and endorsed Obama! This could cause some fighting within the Democratic party! I would think the Clintons might hold a grudge later on. What do you think is the idea behind this?
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13 responses
@mkirby624 (1598)
• United States
29 Jan 08
Choosing either of those candidates show that Ted Kennedy isn't all their anyway, so I couldn't care less who he chooses. Neither of the candidates will receive my vote unless God Himself endorses them.
@mkirby624 (1598)
• United States
29 Jan 08
Hideous typos and misspellings in that post, please excuse the brain fart!
@mkirby624 (1598)
• United States
1 Feb 08
What's worse is I'm an ENGLISH teacher, so I know the difference. I just tend to not use the greatest grammar when I'm typing on here because I get in such a fury...especially in the politics section!!
@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
31 Jan 08
Amen! I also agree with your statement! LOL (there and their) I am always correcting my daughter on this one!
@jillmalitz (5131)
• United States
29 Jan 08
Well, I guess since Bill Clinton has offended people with some of his statements I can see why. He is afraid that the party will be torn apart because of this. I personally like Senator Clinton but from what I have seen in the news clips I was a little embarressed for her because of Bill. It almost seems like he is taking over. He should support and help her but not be the main story. I can also see why Ted and Caroline feel the way they do. I remember when Jack Kennedy ran for president. Those who supported him felt that he was a person who was more in tune with the people. I understand the comparison. I have always felt the Hillary would get the nomination and Obama would be the vp nominee. I think they would make a good team. If Bill wants to help elect his wife he needs to not take center stage so often. The Kennedys are looking forward to supporting someone without baggage and who might not be "politics as usual".
• United States
30 Jan 08
I think Hillary as President and Obama as vice President would be ideal.I think Obama still has a lot to learn.I agree with most people that we need a change but I can't see that change lie with Obama with less experience.I really don't know what is behind Ted Kennedy and Caroline's stance for Obama.For someone to stand up for Obama possibly because of Bills campaining is absurd.No matter what Bill says,the people for Hillary need to focus on what Hillary says and not so much on Bills campaining.I myself don't see anything wrong with Bills campaining.
• United States
1 Feb 08
It's actually quite easy to figure out. Hillary is the worst flip-flopper I've ever seen. Obama on the other hand sticks to what he says. Which is amnesty for all illegals. Give them driver licenses and let them take over America. It will keep him in office as the new American-Mexican President. Thats what Kennedy (along with McCaine) has been trying like mad to do all of 2007. Kennedy sees Obama as the best chance to get his views FORCED on the American people.
31 Jan 08
I think the Democrat establishment is starting to swing behind Obama as they think he is more attractive to independent voters than Clinton. Hillary Clinton is part of the old Washington of the 1990s. While her husband's presidency was popular with some it was deeply unpopular with others, and even some of his supporters were always suspicious of her as a strong ambitious woman. Obama doesn't have any of that baggage. He is a fresh face and has made that the keynote of his campaign, promising change and a new start. I do think that the Clintons have been stabbed in the back by the likes of Kerry and the Kennedys but that's politics for you, they will go with the candidate they think is most likely to win more votes.
@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
31 Jan 08
I usually don't respond to political discussions. But this one I did hear about and didn't like what I heard. I think we are in some scary times. Why would any one endorse a man that doesn't even honor the American Flag or the Pledge of Allegiance? If a person can't even do that, how is he going to stand up for our Country?
• United States
30 Jan 08
I don't know what is behind Ted Kennedy and Carlines stance for Obama.Caroline has kept herself private for all these years and now she comes out of hiding.I've never heard of these two ever doing anything really positive to really make a difference in the world.As for me I'm not letting what they say fase me.I'm for Hillary all the way.
• United States
29 Jan 08
I hope the idea behind the Kennedy endorsement of Obama is that even liberal democrats have finally got fed up with the Clintons. Behind the scenes I suspect the Clinton's have committed some faux pax for which they are being punished. What makes me suspect this the most is Caroline Kennedy coming out for Obama. She has consciously all her life avoided getting publically involved in politics. Now, she is on TV making a speech for Obama? What's up with that?
• United States
29 Jan 08
Well with all taht is going on nothing will surprise me
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
29 Jan 08
The only thing I can think of is he dont want another Clinton in the white house! BUt I was really floored by this of a Kennedy!
@AnythngArt (3302)
• United States
29 Jan 08
I guess I don't find it all that surprising because I am an Obama supporter. He represents optimism and an opportunity for the country to move in a new direction for a change, away from the status quo. I don't dislike Hillary Clinton, but after 8 years of GW Bush, I am ready to try something completely different.
• United States
29 Jan 08
I was really surprised at Caroline and Ted Kennedy's endorsement. The only similarities I can see between John Kennedy and Barack Obama are youth and charisma. Which IMO should not be the deciding qualifications to elect a president. I can only imagine how devastating this endorsement is to Hillary's campaign.
• United States
29 Jan 08
I think Ted Kennedy felt that the best person for the job was Obama. I also think that Bill Clinton is ruining his wifes campain.
• India
30 Jan 08
As an outsider I am keenly watching the developments in the President's election in America.I am not fit to comment on this subject.