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To: longnshort who wrote (514)	4/22/2006 3:41:41 PM
From: paret	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 908

At 74, Ted Kennedy still roars (Reuters Puff Piece) Reuters ^ \| 4/21/06 \| Thomas Ferraro WASHINGTON (Reuters) - At 74, Edward Kennedy still roars as one of America's leading liberal voices, longest serving senators and most polarizing political figures. While most people his age are retired, Kennedy shrugs off an achy back and heads toward anticipated re-election in November to an eighth six-year term. "There's a lot to do," he said in a recent interview when asked to explain what even critics describe as his seemingly tireless efforts on behalf of the downtrodden. "I think most of all it's the injustice that I continue to see and the opportunity to have some impact on it," the white-haired Massachusetts Democrat said. Kennedy is now helping lead a drive to revamp U.S. immigration laws while he keeps speaking out on such trademark issues as civil rights, education and health care. Time magazine recently named Kennedy as one of "America's 10 best senators," calling him "the dealmaker." The recognition comes nearly 37 years after the Chappaquiddick scandal that tarnished his reputation and prospects of becoming president. At rallies, congressional hearings and in the Senate, Kennedy orates with a booming voice. Sometimes it has the cadence of a drum roll, other times the fury of fireworks. (Excerpt) Read more at today.reuters.com ...

To: longnshort who wrote (514)	4/22/2006 3:42:44 PM
From: paret	Respond to of 908

This from a man who cheated on his wife, drowned a woman he was probably having an affair with, helped his nephew get away with rape and is drunk around the clock. "I have tried to learn from my mistakes and sought to be better in the course of my life -- better husband, better brother, better father, better grandfather, better senator."