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Sen Kennedy's rude remarks about Hillary not being of the caliber to run on Obama's ticket is one of my problems with this whole election. These rich, eletist sentors drafted Obama to keep Hillary from winning as much as anything else. He obviously is not ready to lead. We are NOT voting for McCain out of spite, but simply because he is the better choice of the two.

We are way beyond Kennedy...this mess is one he helped to create!!!!

To all Hillary supporters - Just go ahead and vote for McSame. I just hope that after you do, you won't feel like I feel now for voting for Bush in the last two presidential elections.

I am a Democrat and even I am embarrased of Kennedy.

Kennedy ran against a sitting Democratic president (Carter) and insisted on a roll call vote although he knew he had only 1/4 of President Carter's delegates. Kennedy damaged Carter so much that he had no chance against Reagan.

Ted Kennedy is not a true Democrat, he is a Kennedy first and a Democrat second. Ted needs to go home and wait.

I hear Paris is going to accompany him for an Energy speech..

Why are my comments being censored? Freedom of speech, anyone?

we need to move on.

OBAMA-BIDEN '08!

Thank you for your support, Senator Kennedy, and God bless you.

Ted Kennedy is a great American. I love the man.

"People who call themselves Democrats and would actually vote for McCain/Bush are really NOT true Democrats." You're right Dianne. They are true Americans to pick the better candidate regardless of party.

And I wouldn't miss seeing this for anything in the world. It is sure to be an emotional moment.

I have been praying for Teddy and hoping he could make the convention.
The Democratic party and cause was this mans life!!
How sad he must be to see all the infighting and Clinton supporters trying to ruin everything.
I can tell you when he goes on stage this Ted Kennedy lover will be in tears..he is a great warrior and prayers go to him. We love you Teddy.

Good Luck Ted! Sorry ,but we are going to have to vote McCain. He is more of a moderate. Obama has no experience and is too far left. That may change because Obama goes the way the wind blows. We do not trust the rock star Obama to run this country.

Who cares! He's nothing but a big hypocrite like just like all the other politicians when they turned their backs on Hillary.

EX Democrat voting for McCain 08'

I don't understand the logic of nominating for VP a person who said Obama is articulate and clean in spite of being an African American. I wonder what else he will be saying now.

Diane, seems like you go with the flow no matter what the outcome. I would never support OBama, he doesn't know what he is doing. Can't you see that. He flip flops on everything. I can't trust him. Think about this; His advisors would be Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.

I think Obama would make a great president if only the nation would give him a chance Bush didn't have experience in foregin policy that's why he pick Dick Cheney for his vice presidnent I do hope Senate Kennedy will make to the convention he have been a big support for Obama

My prayers are with him because of his illness but he didn't want Hillary on the ticket and because of that I will vote for McCain.

He is respectable, however, his show in the convention is useless but ONLY reminds people the legacy of OB is still questionable, still a BIG problem.

I am a Hillary supporter who will be voting for McCain. The media fails to realize how many feel the same way I do. We were waiting for the vp spot to be decided. Now we know she wasn't even considered. Well, guess what. OBama just lost at least 9 Million votes and the polls CNN took prove that.

I'm not the biggest fan of Sen. Kennedy, but I do wish him the best, and if he does make a surprise attendance, I'll give him a standing ovation from my recliner.

Mike, TX August 25th, 2008 8:46 am ET
It is sad to see how far left Ted has gone. If JFK or RFK were alive today, they would both be in the Republican Party.
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Not a chance in the world. However, it's probably a lock that Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt would have nothing to do with today's Republican Party. Both were liberal in their day and I suspect would be horrified at the narrow mindedness and money above all else mentality of the GOP.

Another ridiculous comment, but then it unfair to expect much from people who voted for George W. Bush twice!

The Hillary Clinton backers who now say they will vote for McCain even though his policies are in direct contrast to Hillary's and are not in their best interest, will vote for McCain, if they are honest, simply because they can't bear to think of an African-American in the "WHITE HOUSE". Anyone who voted for Hillary, if they truly believed in her message can not in good concious vote for four more years of Bush McCain.

CNN, why do you lag behind in news. Huffington confirmed that Kennedy will be at the convention.

who cares if this old school guy comes or not! He killed someone! And lied about it! this 'whinny' democrat, who is a Hillary supporter, will be voting McCain. Sorry but we Clinton supporters must unite and show this arrogant Obama that he insulted our candidate.

Good for Ted, I hope he shows. He started the ball rolling for major backers of Barack Obama.

Thanks Ted, you're a winner in my book.

Obama/Biden 08

HEY, TYPICAL WHITE PERSON. YOUR WORDS REALLY LIVE UP TO YOUR NAME! YOU WILL FIT RIGHT IN WITH ALL THOSE MCSAME SUPPORTERS.

That would be wonderful if Mr. Kennedy could make it to the Convention. Even if he would stay home for his safety, we all Democrats know where his heart will be on Thursday night.

With all due respect to Sen. Kennedy's precarious health, I really think he needs to give his ego a rest. Anyone who thinks his voice and vote which are contrary to the wishes of his constituents represent anyone but himself, is blinded by irrational loyalty. This pre-arranged spectacle called a convention is tantamount to a theatrical award ceremony where the annointment of Obama will take place for reasons that appear less than honorable.

The question is not – Who to vote for Obama or McCain. The question is What is the right thing to do. At least with Obama there is hope whereas with McCain it is going to be more of the same. Listen closely or even read his book where he states that he has ambition to run for President – for the sake of running for that office and NOT really for the public good. Hillary Democrats have to realize that in they need to be calm before they make the decision who to vote for because in their blind fury and attempt to seek revenge they could end up hurting themselves and other americans.
My plea is please be objective and vote with a conscience and not out of hatred.

People who call themselves Democrats and would actually vote for McCain/Bush are really NOT true Democrats. I was a Hillary supporter until it was clear the majority supported Obama. A true Democrat would support the party. I hope any of these childish "Democrats" realize they are totally disrupting our platform and could cause disasterous problems.

I don't always agree with Senator Kennedy, but I hope that he continues to recover from his illness.

I hope the trip won't adversly affect his health.

Sherrill kaufman:

I guess you didn't see the interview this morning with Mr. Holder. Clinton didn't go thru the normal vetting process because there was no need. She was however considered many times but at the end of the day Senator Biden was the stronger candidate. As to you voting for McCain that is your choice but I don’t see how voting for McCain is respecting Clinton and her wishes. Oh I’m sorry it’s not about respect or the issues, it’s about not getting what you want when you want it. Before you go off the deep end, I was a Clinton supporter now I support Obama. Am I mad about the situation concerning her, yes but I will not vote for McCain and risk going thru the same mess we have went thru for eight years. I have enough respect for Clinton to follow her suggestion and support Obama, I am willing to put my feelings aside.

You Hilllary supporters: you sore losers; get over it! Voting republican or staying home on election day will not change the fact that Hillary did not win! MOVE ON, PLEASE!

I am one of them angry democrats too! Obama you lost my vote not because hillary isnt on the ticket but the way you have treated her since you have won the nomination. If you are going to treat her this way I dont expect you to think about or treat an average american like me with any respect either. I sure hope you lose.

A Democrat for Mccain!

Money sure talks don't it folks. I thought it was his daughter, but hey most women will do anything for money, right ladies?? Expecially Kennedy money!!! That is big bucks.

If OBAMA lost due to this so called angry clinton supporters we are waiting in 2012 for her return. I CAN GUARANTEE YOU that will be the bigest humiliation in the history of the USA politics.
Watch out Hillary we true democrats are watching.

If this man who has given more than most Americans ever have feels it is important to plant his feet behind Barrack Obama so should ever single Clinton supporter how have yet to give one/tenth what the Kennedy clan and particularly Ted Kennedy has contributed to this country. To do less is shameful.

Denise,

You are wrong!! It is like the whole civilized world is hoping that Ted Kennedy will speak to the people he loves and who love him one last time. I have not always embraced all his positions but I sincerely believe he has done as much good as he can for as many as he can for as long as he could. God bless Ted Kennedy!

Mr. Sen.Kennedy Is Irish and his family knows the strugle they had when first came here as well as in old country. You may call him a liberal but you can not call him anything but but a people person. A great American ."hope the best for him and family.' God bless America.

Get well, Ted!
Obama/Biden 08

Continue to get well & strong!!

That would be great. Kennedy knows how important it is to not let the GOP back in the White House for another 4 years.

I hope that Senator Kennedy is able to put in an appearance but will understand if they feel it is best that he not put his help in jeopardy.

So wonderful to see that Kennedy's health is fairing him well. He is going to add a "political bolus" to Obama's nomination to counter act the "toxic presence" of thhe Clintons. Nothing like a political surge from a rare breed political warrior.

So Hillary Clinton's supports are going to vote for McCain? What is this? How can they support someone with polar opposite ideas and ideals? How can they cast a ballot for someone that will use the Supreme Court to deminish women's Rights by defeating Row v. Wade. This is tatamont to voting for Obama because he is black, or voting for McCain because he is elderly. Women, you are better than this! Too many women have suffered for women's right to vote. Don't deminish their efforts by voting for someone that is not supporting the interests that you showed by supporting Hillary.
Vote for the person of your choice but vote logically.
J

Clinton supporters are not supporting Obama because he is a flip flopper, rude, unfair and inexperienced.

Sherrill that was just plain stupid

You Dems go right on infighting, it is fun to watch. As for Mr. Kennedy,while his leftist politics suck no one deserves the kind of illness he is fighting. God bless you Sir.

I love the Kennedy family.
They just had a fight with the Clintons so he regrets supporting Obama.

What for?

It's too bad about his health but Ted Kennedy has been a joke of a Senator for some while now. It's a shame, since he got a lot accomplished earlier in his career, but now he's fallen prey to the Brett Favre syndrome and didn't know when it was time to gracefully retire.

I hope that Senator Kennedy does what is best for his health, although his appearance would be a real shot in the arm for Obama. It would also help with the unification of the party.

I am proud to say I have always been a Kennedy loyalist. I have worked on all three Kennedy presidential campaigns. In 1980 i was a state delegate from Arizona sor Senator Ted Kennedy.

Ted Kennedy is considered the most effective Senator. I agree. he is the last of the liberal lions .

God Bless Senator Kennedy

I love Teddy!!! In 1980, he NEVER gave up and took his fight with Carter to the convention floor. Teddy never campaigned for Carter after the Convention. And did it hurt Teddy? No. After 28 years, we still love him. Teddy for Party Unity!!

PUMA

Just like another great Boston Teddy, Senator Kennedy is a gamer. God Bless you, Teddy!

Honestly, I think there is some reason for him to get tumor.

I wish American people should know who can really help us.

Not Obama, Not this guy!

Bless you Senator Kennedy. You are a TRUE DEMOCRAT. I wish you all the best in this fight for your life and I admire your courage for coming to the convention. I hope all will see and hear your message on unity. Our party needs to heal.

Sorry about the cancer!! But Ted at a demo convention is not dramatic ! Get a life CNN!

For left and gone and Dave; ..."he who is without sin, let him cast the first stone". Which one of you are going to drop their stone first? You clowns act like your lives are perfect. At least Kennedy has devoted his life for the betterment of others. What have you two low-lifes done for the betterment of mankind?

I didn't think so.........

God bless you.

I feel bad for him, but are there any other dinosaurs being trotted out at this ridiculous spectacle????

To Mike, TX

It is far worse to see how far McCain has come to the dark side. To support Bush 95% makes him look like a clone for Bush's third term.

We do not need a Mini-Me Bush.

Teddy you are the best! Take good care and my sincere wish for a speedy recovery. Go Obama!

Through the bad times & the good times is there any doubt as to what the Kennedy family has done for this country. They have fought, and died, to protect and serve our nation. Yes, Yes, there were the scandals, however, through all of their pain & suffering they continued their dedicated service for all of us! Hopefully Mr. Kennedy will be able to serve out the remainder of his life doing what he loves. He is the last of an American Family that has impacted this country forever!

It will be great to see Mr. Kennedy as long as he is in good health and spirits. There are some highly disrespectful folks on this blog, wow!

What do you mean may???
She already appeared on Meet the Press Sunday saying she was going to have a poignant appearance. What.. do you just simply reiterate the news now, and consider it your own?

I have to laugh at all the Republican women who post Obama hate on cnn comments. Seriously ladies, noone actually believes that you are a Democrat. I am sure you are all registered republicans who decided you would vote Democrat if it was a woman. Obama is not losing any votes, You are not Democrats. Go away.

NO HRC -NO Obama. HE is arrogant.bigmouth and we will teach him a lesson he never forget. HRC in 2012.

I wish the Kennedy family well and I really hope he can make it to the convention. He can electrify the kickoff just with his presence. Much like he did when he surprised everyone showing up at the Senate to vote on something he dearly cared about. I really admire his strength and his courage. Go get 'em Sen. Kennedy!

More change in the form of Ted Kennedy coming to the convention. This is a 76 year old far left liberal who half the nation loves, but the other half hates. You've preached changing from old Washington politics, but with Biden and the visit from Kennedy you seem to be embracing it. No wonder your poll numbers have plummeted. You've spoken with fork tongue black man.

America at a crossroad
The spirit of man shall overcome the soul of man.
Obama/Biden 08

God Bless, Ted Kennedy. SAY NO to Obama. Clinton Demorats for Sen McCain....Go McCain!

To the people that keep calling Kennedy, Bill Richardson etc. traitors. Did it ever occur to you that they might have a higher loyalty to their country and their party than they do to friendship? They might just have felt that Obama was the better man for the job and America. I know many of you don't. My candidate didn't make it either. I have a number of friends that I would trust my life to that are intellegent, capable and caring. But I wouldn't want them to be president. I have co-workers that are incredible engineers. I'd shudder at the thought of them being my manager.

How many houses does Ted Kennedy own?

No, Hillary HASN'T done enough to unite the Democratic party. She should have released her supporters when she suspended her campaign. All the other candidates ( both Dem. and Rep.) released their supporters immediately after suspending.

During the primaries, I thought it was odd that Hillary didn't remove her name from the ballot in Michigan after Obama and Edwards did. I couldn't believe the nerve she had to claim "victory" there when she was the only name on the ballot. That was a concious decision and a Rovian dirty trick.

MONTHS later and she STILL hasn't officially released her delegates and asked them to support Obama? She can stump and give all the speeches she wants to, but it's a meaningless gesture unless she releases her delegates.

I smell a rat !

There sure are a lot of children... in both parties. I feel sad for our country.

CNN, did you see what happened to the FOX reporter? Watch out because you are going to get the same. You have been trying to stir up trouble between the Clinton and Obama supporters. Wolf and Candy (McCain surrogates) are always asking, Is Obama ready? Why is Obama having trouble? Why don't you ask, why is McCain such a liar? or Why doesn't McCain focus on the issues in his stupid ads? CNN, the second worst news organization in the worrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrld! FOX is first.

Top Kennedy staffers are in the convention city, and a top Obama campaign official who is helping orchestrate the program tells CNN that he has been instructed "to presume (Kennedy) is coming and make preparations on the basis of him coming."

Translation – Make sure the bar is stocked baby – because Teddy is comin' to town and is going to tie one on!!!

God, give him the strength. The REAL party has started.

Obama / Biden.

With all due respect to Sen Kennedy's precarious health, I really think he needs to give his ego a rest. Anyone who thinks his voice and vote contrary to the wishes of his constituents represents no one but himself. This pre-arranged spectacle in Denver called a convention is tantamount to a theatrical awards ceremony given to the annointment of Obama for reasons that appear less than honourable.

i am sooooooooo sick of all you bitter supposedly hillary supporters. you try to suck all the oxygen out of the room.

You probably need to go the church and pray because the bitterness is can eat at you and make you mindless angry zombies. Get over it!

I will not be tunning in Tonight to listen to the empty words of a Murder!

As a Lifelong Democrat I have always been ashamed of Ted!

I'm sure his borthers are rolling in their graves over his support of Obama.

Wow, there's some mean stuff getting posted on this board! I'm a former Republican and now an Independent. I'm most likely voting for McCain and not Obama. Disagree if you want with the candidates, their supporters and colleagues, but you don't have to get so ugly about it.

I will like to see Sen. Kennedy at the DNC. What I really want to see though is if anyone at the DNC recognizes the late Congreswoman Tubbs.

I agree with you Tony ! J ust read Sherrill's post, perfect example. Pathetic!

To Hillary supporters we need you and you will need Obama supporters. If Hillary decide to run again. Let me make it clear. She will not win if she runs again. As the old saying goes. One hand washes the other. Just something to chew on for awhile.

Voting for McCain will only jeopardize a Dem. 16 year rule in the white house. 8 years for Barack and 8 for Hillary.

To watch the PUMAs whine and post messages about voting for McCain is hilarious. PUMAs are nothing more than Republicans; you intended to vote for McCain anyway. GIve it a rest; we know your intention is to be nothing more than disruptive. Hurry! Rush's audience drops while you're posting silly messages about voting for McCain.

This would be nice. Good to hear he is doing better.

People vote Democrat this year so we will get our country back. Yes we can.

Go Obama/Biden and all the people who are serious about getting our country back.

Who really cares if he shows…..really?????? If he didn't have the health issues this wouldn't even be news……

I wonder if he will explain his opposition to the wind farm in his home state.

IM WILL BE GLAD TO HEAR KENNEDY SPEAK.ANOTHER THING WAY IS OBAMA IN THE DEMS OR LETTING JOHN MCCAIN GET AWAY WITH ALL THESE GAFFS, THEY SHOULD HAVE A AD ABOUT MCCAIN SAYING WE NOT GONNA SEND OUR TROOPS TO FIGHT OVER OIL GAFF, MCCAIN SAID IN NEW MEXICO ABOUT BRINGING BACK THE DRAFT GAFF ABOUT HOW HE DONT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE ECONOMY BIG GAFF. I THINK THEY SHOULD MAKE A AD LIKE THIS IN THE AD THEY SHOULD SHOW PEOPLE LOSING THER HOME SOLDIERS BEING DRAFT INTO ANOTHER WAR PEOPLE LOSING THERE JOB AT THE END THEY SHOULD HAVE A PICTURE OF MCCAIN AND BUSH THE TITLE SHOULD BE IS THIS WHAT AMERICA WANT MORE OF THE SAME. THATS THE KIND OF ADS NEED TO BE SHOW TO PEOPLE.

That would be awesome to see the Senator there. God Bless you Sen. Kennedy.

Obama/Biden '08

I cannot wait to see the "Heroes of the Democratice Party" – Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid and their 18% approval rating, the lowest in the history of America, and their total lack of any new legislation – the least productive House and Senate in the history of America. Yup, I can see where this is real change .........Obama has NO experience to lead anything, and the Democratic House and Senate certainly are not anything.......

We need a Maverick who can get things done, and who does not blindly side with the Dems or Republicans – and that maverick is John McCain

Wheel'em in and then have him cast his vote for Hillary...now THAT would be dramatic!

To Sherrill – I feel the same way. I want to add she has raised millions for him. But I think we know she will be blamed if he loses. His supporters would never blame the chosen one.

Nothing spells CHANGE like bringing out old lefty Kennedy. Give me a break. Trying to make this guy out to be a hero would be commical if he wasn't involved in a murder.

At one time it would have matter. Now it doesn't. I don't like the NEW Democratic Party with the DNC, Obama and the party elders which include Kennedy. The only people I will be watching will be the Clintons and a select few others.

I don't get it...what's dramatic????

Best of luck, Lion of the Senate.

Love him or hate him, Ted Kennedy is a historic Senator.

Take care of your health first Ted, but we'd love to see you there!

I may not like his politics, but it's good to see he's recovering well from his tumor. There's a red & blue divide in this country, but we're all still Americans.

Sir, please, only if you are really up to it. Don't be a hero and risk your health. Thank you!!!

I've just realized that some of the 27% of Hillary supporters who are now voting for John McCain are actually Republicans who participated in Rush Limbaugh's "Operation Chaos".

Their job is not just to mess up the primaries, but the convention as well.
The goal is to keep this country under Republican control by dividing the Democrats. We democrats are not very bright because we're getting sucker-punched and falling into their trap.

Don't push things Senator kennedy. It would be wonderful to see you there, encouraginthe delegates that the Democrats MUST not let McCain succeed. Cohesiveness, that is what they need!

So tell me something else CNN. Does this mean that any comment that supports dems and in particular Barack Obama needs to me automatically placed under moderation? I thought this was 2008 and not the 1950's.

FINALLY...A voice of wisdom and reason.

Great, another loser will be there.

When Obama institutes national healthcare and carbon reduction laws, we will have fat taxes and fat laws. Your BMI could be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on how high it is. You will have to pay additional carbon taxes, depending on your weight/height ratio; avoidance of these fees will be tax evasion. Annual weigh-ins at the health department will be the norm. Good luck everybody.

Oh brother. Ol' Ted has done much for our party but is it really necessary to trot him out for the convention considering his current health issues?

I truly hope that the Clintonistas learn what our Democratic party stands for from the days of its inception. Teddy Kennedy, the lion of the Senate, should bring the focus back on how truly important it is to get a Democrat back in the White House. This election is too important, the country is in too much trouble to make this about Hillary or even about Barack.

This is our time to get it right-Al Gore and John Kerry were tossed aside by the most trivial things and our country has suffered immensely for it. Don't do this a third time and send our beloved country over the precipice that will bring only more of the same, except a million times worse.

Elections do matter and lets' make this one in which Barack Obama is the victor.

OBAMA/BIDEN – HOPE FOR OUR WEARY LAND!

That would be wonderful in Kennedy can make it. Blessings for a speedy recovery for this wonderful senator!

Where's Obama lead? The progressive media has sold its soul to sell Obama, why isn't it double digits!? Is America not ready for socialism and a state run media yet!!??

Just thought I'd ask CNN, what moderation does that comment need for Christ's sake! Pitiful.

God bless him.

Yawn, it is only a big deal if you a leftist loon!

Forgot to fill in top of lat sent message.

I may be wrong but isn't that Ted Kenndey?

God Bless Edward Kennedy-Oh, and it will be a "great day in the morning" if he shows up at the convention!" I atill ain't voting for Obama, but my heart and soul loves and prays for Senator Edward Kennedy.

====god bless u Ted. America loves u.======

Blah blah blah And so now Kennedy is the Obama "voice of change" and Biden is the "agent of change" Both of these relics have been part of the washington problem since the turn of the century. Throw in Pelosi and Reid with their 18% apprval rating, and you have real change - loose pocket change that is, that does you no good America with you r higher prices for everything ...

I may be wrong but isn't that Ted Kennedy

I think he should stay away, he's pissed off enough people already.

Why wont you let it be a surprize then. In the quest not to be "scooped" the media is messing everything up...including the whole text message Veep fiasco. I say just let some things go as planned for once.

THat's a real hero!!!! Not mcBush!!!!

Thats great Senator Kennedy. I hope you can pull through. It really sucks to see political legends, both Democrat and Republican going through rough times.

Now, CNN: What the heck does Kennedy have to do with Hillary Clinton? Are you trying to start something... again??

Obama 08

OBAMA, a President to inspire, in the line of John, Robert and Edward Kennedy!

First, may God bless Seantor Kennedy wiht a full healing.

I think it's wonderful that his spirit is determined to be a part of American History, I hope he is able to go. This is very sacred for his family dating back to the days of his brothers trying to help America become the great nation that God requires of us.

Only the good die young.

Why all of the atention on Ted Kennedy, he nothing more than an old blow hard who sho should have gone to prison for the death of his girlfriend., I guess in politics none of that matters, after all look at Billy boy Clinton, got himself a wash job in the Oval office and got caught, but no one cared, and they actually tried to shift the blame on Monica. Democratics, make their own bed, lay in it, and then walk away from it.

I am age 60; I was a Hilliary Clinton supporter; I was a DNC supporter; but for the new DNC strategy of GET OVER IT! it is Obama's party now....NO WAY! I will vote and I will vote for a 3rd party candidate as a PROTEST VOTE. SO..GET OVER IT! If the DNC wanted to win it would have insisted Hilliary be put on the ticket. SO stuff the GET OVER IT babble. By the way tell us who the third party folks are..I have to know so I can pinch my nose and vote for one of them.

This man is a fighter and a champion and has been around forever fighting for the average american. It was partly his endorsement of Obama that was the deciding factor in me choosing Obama. He did not make the choice lightly but chose wisely and I respected that. Get well soon Ted!

I really do. Now if the clinton supporters could just stop whining. seriously. For all complaining of "liberal bias" on CNN look no further than blitzers comment about having to "sell" obama as a electable. Yeah, because defeating hillary (who could only be considered to have won if you count the state where she was the only person on the ballot, hello russia) and being ahead of mccain constantly doesn't make him electable.

Godspeed to Senator Kennedy. I pray he makes it to the convention. His speech will make history and secure Barack Obama's path to the presidency.

Go OBAMA!!

ps: HRC go back to the senate and do some work, like Ted Kennedy has done for years and years.

Get over it? All the talking heads and pundits clearly state: it's Obama's party now..he owns my vote...WRONG! I am 60 and I admire Joe Biden but YOU NEED TO HEAR ME AND BELIEBE ME when I say: I am going to vote for a third party candidate as a PROTEST VOTE! Understand the term PROTEST VOTE? Well....GET OVER IT! Yes, I am 60 years of age an I wilo teachd yes I will lodge a PROTEST VOTE...get it? I will teach the talkingheads and the DNC folks THEY don't own my vote...GET OVER IT!

what did you do with my BLAH BLAH BLAH, CNN?

did it make too much sense to you?

I'm sure there will be tons of references to JFK during the convention since they believe Obama is the 2nd coming.

Obama can make a speech like JFK but where he differs is that JFK served his country in the military and "SHOWED" great patriotism to his country.

I loved JFK and what he stood for. The fact they are destroying that memory by comparing Obama to him really hurts my soul.

I hope he can make it this guy is a legend. I am sure Obama would love to see him speak at the convention, but is he is unable his video tape would do it.

How dare you suggest that Hillary hasn't done enough to unite the democratic party. This women has been out compaigning very hard for a man who hasn't even been gracious enough to have her vetted even if he didn't intend to pick her. You are really making a lot of her supporters mad as H-. You just made up my mind to vote for McCain and I can't wait to see if he gets the coverage that you have given to OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We hope Kennedy is able to make an appearance. If he doesn't, he'll definitely be there in spirit!

For the few remaining PUMAs who are not actually Republicans – if you intend on voting for McCain what sense does it make for you to attend the Democratic Convention?!! Go to the Republican convention where you'd be among your friends. And then see how smart and supported you'll be if they win.

His wife??

Looks more like his daughter

get well though

ho-hum who cares! nobama!

Go get'm killer!

Does any one remember what Kennedy did to Carter.Maybe Hillary should do the same to Obama,after all she would be following in the great Ted Kennedy's foot steps.

Thank You Senator Kennedy for your support!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

What's Kennedy going to do? Drive his car drunk onto the stage and run over Obama?

I pick Thursday for Teddy to appear.

Love or hate his politics, you have to admire Sen. Kennedy's strength and determination. Well wishes to him and to his family.

If he can be there, I hope he comes. He is the democrat's master statesman and he will bring the dignity and the gravitas that will be missing in the convention.

God Bless You Mr. Kennedy.

CNN, your speakers saying that Hillary Clinton has to work hard to make it clear to her "followers" that Obama is the Man to support.

It is NOT HILLARY'S JOB TO MAKE OBAMA PRESIDENT!

It is Obama's job to make Obama president!

Give me a break!

Hope Teddy can make his speech in person. All the best to him.

Sen. Edward Kennedy has long been one of my favorite politicians. He is not any more for turning his back to Hillary and backing Obama. Same goes for Kerry. When democrats loose this election, they are partly to blame.

It is sad to see how far left Ted has gone. If JFK or RFK were alive today, they would both be in the Republican Party.

God Bless you Mr. Kennedy. The real truth is that we must not have 4 more years of the same.
Obama08

That would be great but Hillarys mob would drown out his speech. They will not be nice.

I certainly hope that Senator Kennedy is up to the trip. Both for we who love him and for himself and his love of country and party.

Whichever it may be, Good luck and God Speed.

"a Democratic source close to the senator's family said Sunday night that the 76-year-old liberal icon "is itching to go and pushing back" at those who say it is too risky a trip to make."

Please – ignore all that good advice and make the trip!

Hi Ted... we wish you the best, we cant wait to see you and we specially want to thank you. Your appearance will make McCain look rejuvenated, younger & healthy.

Ted, show those brain-dead PUMAs what dignity looks like!

Good, show how far to the left the democrats really are.

It is not like the entire world is sittting waiting for Ted Kennedy to make an appearancce at the DNC convention. The fact that he and his niece Caroline began this entire process of bulding OBAMA as the voice for a change for our governent, after the Clinton family had been so loyal and friendly during the administration years appals me.
At this point Ted Kennedy should consider his health foremost, his ultimate answer to higher powers for his past regressions and so be it.

I hope you are able to make it Ted, God bless you and your family, I'll pray for you and your family.

Dang, his wife looks like she is less than half his age.

The immaturity of the Democrats who say they will either vote for McCain or stay home in November is pathetic.

Vote for McCain! Stay home in November!...and don't whine when another republican gets in the White House and NOTHING changes from the Bush/Cheney years.

I have always voted Democrat, but will admit that the Democrats in this country continue to shoot themselves in the foot, act like children and whine, moan, and complain.

Should those of you who will vote for McCain, or refuse to vote, I say PUT UP, OR SHUT UP for the next four years. Screwing over your families and yourselves will NOT CHANGE THE FACT THAT HILLARY WILL NOT BE PRESIDENT this time around.

GOD BLESS YOU SEN. KENNEDY. Please take care of your HEALTH FIRST, everything is secondary.

I hope Senator Ted Kennedy does make it to the convention – I hope he shows up and slaps the crap out of Bill and Hillary Clinton.

This man is a true warrior.