There isn’t a single law, particularly in the realm of health, education or housing in this country, that doesn’t have Ted Kennedy’s footprint on it somewhere. .... And the great irony is that for all the myth and legend that surrounds both of his martyred brothers, it’s Ted, the baby brother, who would go on to become a far more powerful and influential figure on the national stage, than either Jack or Bobby.
Yes, even Mitt Romney, the venture capitalist who became governor by preaching the gospel of small government, was all over the airwaves yesterday acknowledging that Ted Kennedy was indeed his “go-to guy” in Washington.
Oh, yeah, in a U.S. Senate race once upon a time, the Mittster tried to brand Kennedy as the ultimate corpulent symbol of a bloated Washington bureaucracy. But years later, when he needed Washington to buttress his “entrepreneurial state government,” Mitt “put aside all partisan differences” and went running to Ted Kennedy.
In 2004, while Bay State governor, Mitt, Utah's adopted native son, also triggered an unusual law in Massachusetts requiring a special election to replace a senator who decides to step down, rather than gubernatorial appointment. The Democratic Legislature didn't trust a Republican governor to do the right, or in this case, left thing.
The final irony would be Mitt, himself, running in that special election to fill Ted's big shoes.
3 Comments:
I enjoy this site for its originality and good writing. And I look forward to reading it and participating when the urge moves me.
I must say, though, that the reader comments portions of the newspaper on line certainly show a great deal of the mental defectives in and around Utah. Today's local story on Ted Kennedy is a case in point.
The rudeness, lewdness and downright thoughtless commentary is disgusting and sickening. I should be thankful to the Tribune for allowing almost uncontrolled freedom of speech. And, I guess I am.
My comment, though, takes to task the stupidity of many contributors. Utah certainly has its numerous uneducated, beefheaded, oafish, backward idiots who believe they're entertaining, but actually showcase their adherence to a slow-witted mentality.
Is it the water? High altitude? Dry air? My best guess is that it's the culture.
Whatever, stupidity is pervasive here, like humidity.
Stupidity?? You're the one who said you like this site for originality and good writing ... and you have the gall to call other people stupid???
"Is it the water? High altitude? Dry air? My best guess is that it's the culture."
Try the species. A little moderation / rules of order would go a long way.
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