Edward M. Kennedy’s death was one of those rare events that can pause politics — but nothing can stop politics.
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Ted Kennedy Memoir ‘True Compass’ Set for September
In the days following Senator Edward Kennedy’s death, his story will be told by friends and admirers, fellow politicians, family members, pundits and critics. But when Kennedy’s mammoth memoir, True Compass, is published on Sept
Ted Kennedy, ‘Lion of the Senate,’ helped shape American politics
After a losing presidential campaign, it became clear to Edward "Ted" Kennedy that his true calling was to help shape the country’s political future from the U.S. Senate. WASHINGTON (CNN) — After a losing presidential campaign, it became clear to Edward “Ted” Kennedy that his true calling was to help shape the country’s political future from the U.S
Reaction to Sen. Edward Kennedy’s death
A sampling of reactions to the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy, who died Tuesday night at age 77: Harry Reid, Senate majority leader: “Because of Ted Kennedy, more young children could afford to become healthy. More young adults could afford to become students.
Coleman and Franken Still Battle, as Minnesota Awaits a Senator
When Minnesota’s Senate recount trial began in January, the state’s lone U.S. Senator, Democrat Amy Klobuchar, made a prediction: either Republican incumbent Norm Coleman or Democratic challenger Al Franken would be seated as Minnesota’s next senator by April 11, the day the ice is expected to melt on Lake Minnetonka, a large lake outside of the Twin Cities. But after 30 painstaking days in court, Klobuchar is starting to have her doubts.
Connecticut’s Chris Dodd Faces a Backyard Rebellion
In many respects, Senator Chris Dodd is more powerful than ever on Capitol Hill these days. After enduring eight years in the political wilderness, the Connecticut Democrat is one of his ascendant party’s senior statesmen, someone who endorsed Barack Obama early on in his presidential campaign and hails from a solidly blue state.
White senator discovers family’s African-American roots
It’s often said that a real Southerner can "claim kin" with anyone. Tony Rand realized the same could be true for him