Ted Kennedy Endorses Barack Obama: “Ready to be President on Day One!”

This afternoon, Ted Kennedy, one of the most respected men in the Democratic party, gave Barack Obama his official stamp of approval. It’s a key endorsement, giving Barack Obama a much needed credibility pump. The last few weeks Barack Obama has campaigned against two people: Hillary and Bill Clinton. You’ve heard about Bill Clinton’s Jesse Jackson comment. Funny thing was he said it in response to a question about Barack Obama having to run against the two of them. You’d think he’d want to answer that accusation instead.

It’s a media war in this political game, and the Clintons, plural, have effectively tag teamed Barack Obama with swift boat kicks to the body; taking jabs and then playing the victim; all things that stick in the media but the answers are never heard because they require more than a sound bite. Ted Kennedy’s endorsement not only gives Barack Obama a tag team partner of equal caliber, it helps breathe life to the fact that Barack Obama doesn’t fit into the limited view of those that would label him as a “black president” and all the baggage that’s held in the past. Barack Obama is a man that happens to be black, with new ideas, and a vision for how things can be.

Caroline Kennedy took the stage first, saying Barack Obama reminded her of JFK, “Over the years I’ve been deeply moved by the people who’ve told me that they wish they could feel inspired and hopeful about America. The way they did when my father was president. This longing is even more profound today.
Fortunately there is one candidate who offers that same sense of hope and inspiration and I am proud to endorse Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States.”

Ted Kennedy expanded on that as he laid out his case for President Barack Obama in 2008 and took a slap at the Clinton’s experience assertion, comparing it to JFK and Harry Truman.

Barack Obama thanked the Kennedy’s for their endorsements. He started soft but finished with a hammer as he talked about Ted Kennedy and the JFK legacy.

Jah- Tue, Jan 29, 2008 - 6:18 pm

Sweet!